Content Moderator – Japanese

Welocalize; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Welocalize seeks a Content Moderator for a short-term freelance project focused on the music and podcast landscape. This part-time position offers flexible hours and the chance to improve content quality by reviewing user-generated queries. Ideal candidates have fluency in Japanese and strong English skills, with a keen eye for detail and ethics.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Japanese is required.
• Strong written and reading skills in English (minimum B2).
• Familiarity with content moderation policies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and categorize user search queries according to moderation guidelines.
• Log decisions and relevant reasoning using tools like LabelStudio.
• Identify and flag violations such as hate speech and explicit content.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Ethical awareness

Tools

LabelStudio

Job description

Content Moderator Overview

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and curious about the music and podcast landscape in your locale?

We're looking for individuals with strong research skills and a genuine interest in exploring local audio content. You don’t need to be an expert—just curious and open to learning about what’s new to you.

Join our team as a Content Moderator and support a short-term project for one of our key clients in the music and tech industry.

In this role, you’ll be reviewing user-generated search queries to ensure they meet content moderation guidelines and quality standards. Your decisions will contribute to a safer and more accurate digital experience.

This is a freelance, part-time position offering hands-on experience in moderation QA.

This role is great for people who can:

Review and categorise user search queries using moderation guidelines.

Log decisions and relevant reasoning using tools like LabelStudio.

Collaborate with other moderators to ensure consistent and high-quality output.

Identify and flag subtle violations (e.g., hate speech, explicit content, violence).

Ensure all content aligns with ethical and safety standards.

Project Details:

Job Title: Content Moderator - Japanese

Location: Remote in Japan.

Hours: Flexible schedule, 15-25 hours per week.

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Freelance

Project Duration: 1 to 2 weeks(with possibility of extension)

Rate per Hour: $29.00 USD - Based on tasks completed

Training: Paid

IMPORTANT NOTE: Welocalize uses numerous fraud checks to ensure that everyone who makes the team is real, qualified, and ready to work. To avoid any misunderstandings, do not use IP masking programs (such as VPNs).

Experience & Requirements

• Native-level fluency in Japanese
• Strong written and reading skills in English (minimum B2 proficiency).
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with content moderation policies is a plus.
• Experience using annotation platforms (Labelstudio preferred).
• Strong ethical awareness and understanding of content safety.
• Prior experience in moderation or annotation is a plus.

Welocalize is an award-winning global data and translation company with offices across the world. We’ve quietly worked on some of the biggest tech projects in history, from data localization and translation to generative AI and deep learning.

When you join Welocalize, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your career to the next level:

- Structured learning opportunities that grow your skills, knowledge, and specialties

- 24-hour, 6-day-a--week real human support from our Community Experience Team

- Access to long-term partnerships and unique projects across a variety of industries and content types

- Corporate and executive career opportunities to bolster your resume and grow your career

We are beyond proud to serve our clients, our employees, and the end-users of all the projects we work on. We hope you will join us on this journey into the future.