Japanese Bilingual Expert

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Japanese bilingual expert to remotely contribute to AI training data by evaluating Japanese audio for nativeness and fluency, and by providing clear English feedback. The role prioritizes linguistic accuracy and detailed justifications, with collaboration on requirements and model improvement insights.

The contractor will review audio, assess pronunciation, and document results with concise explanations.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese, with clear enunciation and natural fluency.
• Minimum B2 level proficiency in English, especially for written and verbal communication.
• Background in voice specialization, linguistics, phonetics, music/audio engineering, or related fields is prefered.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Japanese language

English (B2)

Linguistics

Audio analysis

Transcription

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Role Title: Japanese Bilingual Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is engaging Japanese Bilingual Experts to contribute to a customer’s project. 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese, with clear enunciation and natural fluency.
• Minimum B2 level proficiency in English, especially for written and verbal communication.
• Background in voice specialization, linguistics, phonetics, music/audio engineering, or related fields is prefered.
• Experience with audio analysis, transcription, or linguistic assessment is highly valued.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to articulate nuanced language differences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and accuracy.
• Familiarity with media, communications, or teaching is considered an asset.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.