Translator (Mandarin-English) | $65/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 168,000 - 365,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Chinese Voice Coach (Mandarin) for a remote hourly contract. The role involves evaluating Chinese audio samples for nativeness and fluency, providing English feedback, and ensuring consistent evaluation with structured justifications.

It requires a strong Mandarin proficiency and at least B2 English, with 10–40 hours per week available. You will collaborate with project coordinators to refine language requirements and contribute linguistic insights to AI speech and

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Mandarin proficiency.
• Minimum B2-level English proficiency for written and verbal communication.
• Strong active listening skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in voice coaching, linguistics, phonetics, music/audio engineering or related fields is preferred.
• Experience with audio analysis, transcription, or linguistic assessment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Chinese audio samples for nativeness, fluency, and linguistic authenticity.
• Assess pronunciation, intonation, and speech delivery using established guidelines.
• Provide clear, detailed feedback in English on linguistic strengths and areas for improvement.
• Document evaluation results with structured justifications to ensure consistency.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify language requirements and assessment guidelines.
• Contribute linguistic insights to improve AI-generated Chinese speech and language understanding.
• Complete audio review tasks accurately and within assigned deadlines.

Job description

Position: Chinese Voice Coach (Mandarin)

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $30-$65/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate Chinese audio samples for nativeness, fluency, and linguistic authenticity.
• Assess pronunciation, intonation, and speech delivery using established guidelines.
• Provide clear, detailed feedback in English on linguistic strengths and areas for improvement.
• Document evaluation results with structured justifications to ensure consistency.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify language requirements and assessment guidelines.
• Contribute linguistic insights to improve AI-generated Chinese speech and language understanding.
• Complete audio review tasks accurately and within assigned deadlines.

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin).
• Minimum B2-level English proficiency for written and verbal communication.
• Strong active listening skills and attention to detail.
• Background in voice coaching, linguistics, phonetics, music/audio engineering, or related fields is preferred.
• Experience with audio analysis, transcription, or linguistic assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to identify and explain nuanced pronunciation and language differences.