Japanese Audio Transcript Editor (AI Training) — Remote

Alignerr Corp.; Sydney; Remote; AUD 14,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Contract work

Job summary

Alignerr invites native-level Japanese editors to clean up and polish audio transcripts for AI training. You will ensure word-for-word accuracy, correct timing, and adhere to strict formatting guidelines across transcripts.

This fully remote, hourly contract offers flexible scheduling (10–40 hours/week). Prior transcription or captioning experience is helpful, but not required if you can deliver precise Japanese transcripts.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to catch subtle errors.
• Comfortable with word-level accuracy and precise timing in transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Listen to Japanese audio recordings and review transcripts for accuracy.
• Correct transcription errors including misheard words, missing segments, kanji and punctuation.
• Verify and adjust timing and alignment to match audio precisely.

Skills

Japanese language fluency

Listening comprehension

Attention to detail

Timing accuracy

Independent work

Tools

Transcription tools

Annotation platforms

Subtitle timing software

Web-based tools

Job description

Japanese Audio Transcript Editor (AI Training)

What if your native command of Japanese and your ear for precision could directly improve how AI understands and processes spoken language? We're looking for detail-oriented Japanese Audio Transcript Editors — including Sydney's growing Japanese-speaking professional community — to clean up, correct, and polish audio transcripts, ensuring every word, timestamp, and formatting detail is accurate and consistent.

Japanese Audio Transcript Editor (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your native command of Japanese and your ear for precision could directly improve how AI understands and processes spoken language? We're looking for detail-oriented Japanese Audio Transcript Editors — including Sydney's growing Japanese-speaking professional community — to clean up, correct, and polish audio transcripts, ensuring every word, timestamp, and formatting detail is accurate and consistent.

This is structured, meaningful work at the intersection of language and technology. You'll listen carefully, catch what others miss, and help build the high-quality datasets that teach AI systems to truly understand Japanese speech.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just native-level Japanese, strong listening skills, and a commitment to word-level accuracy.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Listen to Japanese audio recordings and review corresponding transcripts for accuracy
• Correct errors in transcription — including misheard words, missing segments, incorrect kanji, and punctuation issues
• Verify and adjust word-level timing and alignment to match the audio precisely
• Apply detailed style and formatting guidelines consistently across all assignments
• Flag unclear, ambiguous, or low-quality audio segments according to project protocols
• Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of transcript data
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension
• Meticulous attention to detail — you notice subtle errors that others overlook
• Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing in transcripts
• Able to follow detailed style guides and formatting rules precisely and consistently
• Strong reading and writing skills in Japanese, including confident use of kanji, hiragana, and katakana
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• Comfortable using web-based tools and audio playback interfaces

Nice to Have

• Experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or captioning/subtitling editor
• Background in linguistics, language studies, or Japanese language education
• Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or transcription software
• Experience with closed-captioning workflows or subtitle timing
• Familiarity with AI training data or speech recognition systems

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
• Contribute to AI development that directly improves how technology understands Japanese speech
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch