Japanese Audio Transcript Editor — Remote Contract

Alignerr Corp.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking native-level Japanese editors to clean and polish audio transcripts for AI training. You will ensure word-level accuracy, correct timing, and apply strict style guidelines across transcripts.

This is a fully remote, hourly contract with flexible scheduling for 10–40 hours per week. Ideal candidates have meticulous attention to detail, excellent Japanese reading and writing in kanji, hiragana, and katakana, and the ability to work autonomously on short, high-quality tasks.

Qualifications

• Native-level Japanese with excellent listening comprehension.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow style guides.
• Ability to ensure word-level accuracy and timing in transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Listen to Japanese audio and review transcripts for accuracy.
• Correct misheard words, missing segments, kanji timing, and punctuation.
• Verify and adjust word-level timing to match audio precisely.
• Apply detailed style guidelines consistently across assignments.
• Flag unclear or low-quality audio per project protocols.
• Maintain high accuracy across large transcript volumes.
• Work independently and asynchronously on your schedule.

Skills

Native Japanese

Listening skills

Attention to detail

Style guide compliance

Japanese reading/writing

Tools

Transcription software

Annotation platforms

Job description

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 members of New York's vibrant Japanese-speaking 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