Japanese Audio Transcription Expert

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI, Inc. is seeking entry-level, part-time language contributors to transcribe Japanese audio and review transcripts for accuracy. You will follow project guidelines and submit high-quality work.

This role pays 20–36 USD per hour, requires native-level Japanese ability and careful audio review, and offers remote work for eligible countries. Experience in transcription or linguistic review is not required but helpful; you will work with project managers to maintain consistent quality.

Qualifications

• Entry-level, part-time contractor role.
• Previous AI training experience is not required, but strong Japanese language ability and careful audio review are essential.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe Japanese audio samples according to project guidelines.
• Review, edit, and validate transcripts for completeness, clarity, and accuracy.
• Correct errors, inconsistencies, and unclear passages in machine-generated or human-created transcripts.
• Add metadata and contextual notes to audio files or transcripts when required.
• Use transcription tools and project platforms to process and submit your work.
• Share Japanese linguistic and cultural insights that can improve AI model performance.
• Work with project managers and other language experts to keep quality consistent.

Job description

The Work

You will transcribe Japanese audio and review transcripts so AI systems can learn from accurate spoken-language data. The work includes capturing meaning, context, speaker details, and subtle language differences.

• Transcribe Japanese audio samples according to project guidelines.
• Review, edit, and validate transcripts for completeness, clarity, and accuracy.
• Correct errors, inconsistencies, and unclear passages in machine-generated or human-created transcripts.
• Add metadata and contextual notes to audio files or transcripts when required.
• Use transcription tools and project platforms to process and submit your work.
• Share Japanese linguistic and cultural insights that can improve AI model performance.
• Work with project managers and other language experts to keep quality consistent.

What It Pays and Takes

This is an entry-level, part-time contractor role. Previous AI training experience is not required, but strong Japanese language ability and careful audio review are essential.

• Pay: $20 to $36 USD per hour.
• Time: Less than 20 hours per week.
• Location: Available in eligible countries listed for this role.
• Language: Native-level Japanese fluency and strong spoken and written comprehension.
• English: Proficiency needed to follow project instructions and manage occasional English-language content.
• Experience: Professional transcription, linguistic review, localization, or related language work is encouraged.
• Preferred background: Familiarity with transcription conventions, audio review workflows, annotation tools, or speech data projects.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and reliable delivery of high-quality submissions.

How It Works

About AI Training Work

AI training work uses examples prepared and reviewed by people to help artificial intelligence understand language and produce better results. OpenTrain AI is the hiring and contracting organization for this role, and experienced language contributors are paid for accurate, specialized work that improves those examples.