Chinese Voice Coach (Mandarin)

micro1 Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 Inc. seeks a Chinese Voice Coach for a flexible, fully remote contract role. You will coach Chinese pronunciation, assess audio samples, and provide clear English feedback to help train AI systems.

Native or near-native Chinese and strong English communication are required. Responsibilities include listening to clips, evaluating fluency, documenting assessments, and collaborating with coordinators to resolve ambiguities.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Chinese (speaking and writing).
• English at least B2, strong written and verbal communication.
• Background in voice specialization, linguistics, phonetics, music/audio engineering, or related fields is preferred.
• Experience with audio analysis, transcription, or linguistic assessment is valued.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to articulate nuanced language differences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with clarity and accuracy.
• Familiarity with media, communications, or teaching is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Listen to Chinese audio clips and evaluate nativeness and fluency of speaker or model output.
• Assess pronunciation, intonation, and linguistic authenticity per guidelines.
• Document assessments with clear, concise feedback in English, noting key linguistic factors.
• Provide detailed justifications for each evaluation for clarity and consistency.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify requirements or address ambiguities in content.
• Contribute insights to improve AI model performance in Chinese language understanding and generation.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of audio review tasks with high-quality standards.

Skills

Native Chinese

English B2

Voice/linguistics

Audio analysis

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Media/teaching asset

Job description

Job Title: Chinese Voice Coach

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Opportunity Snapshot

Pay:$30-$60/hour

Commitment: Flexible — work on your own schedule

Location: Fully remote

You’ll need: Native or near-native Chinese, a quiet space, and reliable internet

Your tasks: Coach Chinese pronunciation and delivery, and evaluate speech samples in your language

Job Summary: In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next‑generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high‑quality, real‑world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

1. Listen to audio clips in Chinese and evaluate the nativeness and fluency of the speaker or model output.
2. Assess pronunciation, intonation, and linguistic authenticity according to established guidelines.
3. Document your assessments with clear, concise written feedback in English, noting key linguistic factors.
4. Provide detailed justifications for each evaluation to ensure clarity and consistency in results.
5. Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify requirements or address ambiguities in language content.
6. Contribute insights to help improve AI model performance in Chinese language understanding and generation.
7. Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned audio review tasks, maintaining high standards of quality.

Required Skills and Qualifications

1. Native-level proficiency in Chinese, with strong command of both spoken and written language.
2. Minimum B2 level proficiency in English, especially for written and verbal communication.
3. Background in voice specialization, linguistics, phonetics, music/audio engineering, or related fields is prefered.
4. Experience with audio analysis, transcription, or linguistic assessment is highly valued.
5. Strong attention to detail and ability to articulate nuanced language differences.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and accuracy.
7. Familiarity with media, communications, or teaching is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Background in voice specialization, linguistics, phonetics, music/audio engineering, or related fields