Mandarin Language Expert - Remote

YO AI Labs; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 113,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Mandarin Language Expert to support a remote AI training project focused on high-quality transcription and annotation in Mandarin and English. You will transcribe audio, apply tags, and provide contextual notes to help improve language models.

This contract role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote setup, with flexible deadlines and an emphasis on consistent quality across Mandarin and bilingual content.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin.
• Excellent listening and comprehension skills.
• Experience in professional audio transcription or related language work.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with transcription tools or platforms.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately transcribe Mandarin and English audio recordings.
• Annotate transcripts with relevant tags, metadata, and contextual notes.
• Review, proofread, and edit transcripts for accuracy and consistency.
• Follow project guidelines and maintain required formatting standards.
• Identify and clarify ambiguous audio or linguistic content.
• Complete assignments within established timelines and quality standards.
• Provide linguistic insights to improve AI systems and Mandarin language data.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Listening comprehension

Transcription experience

Attention to detail

Familiar with transcription tools

Time management

Ability to work remotely

Job description

Mandarin Language Expert

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

Job Summary

We are looking for Mandarin Language Experts to support an AI training project focused on high-quality audio transcription in Mandarin and English. You will apply your language expertise to create accurate transcriptions and annotations that help improve next-generation AI systems.

No prior AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately transcribe Mandarin and English audio recordings.
• Annotate transcripts with relevant tags, metadata, and contextual notes.
• Review, proofread, and edit transcripts for accuracy and consistency.
• Follow project guidelines and maintain required formatting standards.
• Identify and clarify ambiguous audio or linguistic content.
• Complete assignments within established timelines and quality standards.
• Provide linguistic insights to improve AI systems and Mandarin language data.

Required Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin.
• Excellent listening and comprehension skills.
• Experience in professional audio transcription or related language work.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with transcription tools or platforms.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Mandarin-English bilingual projects.
• Previous experience with AI training or data annotation.
• Interest in language technology and AI projects.
• Ability to identify subtle linguistic and contextual differences.