Korean Language Expert

micro1 Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking Korean Language Experts to join a remote contractor team supporting AI training projects. You will transcribe audio in Korean and English with a focus on precision and consistency.

No prior AI experience is required; your domain knowledge and language skills are what matter for quality data input. You will review, edit, annotate, and collaborate to meet evolving project guidelines and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native level Korean and English proficiency.
• Proven experience in audio transcription with high accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Familiarity with industry-standard transcription platforms.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to document findings.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe audio samples accurately in Korean and English.
• Review, edit, and proofread transcripts for accuracy.
• Annotate audio files with metadata and notes for AI training.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to follow guidelines.
• Deliver transcripts within established project timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Provide feedback on workflows and linguistic challenges encountered.

Skills

Korean fluency

Transcription experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

AI training familiarity

Tools

Transcription tools

Job description

Role Title: Korean Language Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Korean Transcription Experts to contribute to a high-impact project for an innovative customer. 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. Transcribe audio samples accurately and consistently, ensuring precision in capturing both Korean and English content.
2. Review, edit, and proofread transcriptions for quality assurance, correcting errors and verifying linguistic accuracy.
3. Annotate audio files with relevant metadata and contextual notes to support AI training requirements.
4. Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify guidelines and maintain alignment with evolving project specifications.
5. Deliver completed transcription assignments within established project timelines and quality benchmarks.
6. Contribute feedback on workflow processes, tool usability, and linguistic challenges encountered during transcription tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Native-level fluency in Korean, with strong comprehension of both spoken and written language.
2. Professional experience performing audio transcription, especially in settings where high accuracy is essential.
3. Demonstrated attention to detail and strong commitment to delivering error-free language data.
4. Familiarity with industry-standard transcription tools or platforms.
5. Proficiency in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to articulate guidance, clarify ambiguities, and document findings.
6. Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing project requirements.
7. Prior experience with projects involving AI training, data annotation, or language resource development is a plus.