Remote Japanese-English Transcription Specialist

YO AI Labs; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Japanese Language Expert for a remote contract role focused on high-quality transcription and translation between Japanese and English. You will handle audio and text content, ensuring accuracy and contextual fidelity for AI systems.

Applicants should be native or near-native in Japanese with strong English, and comfortable working independently within a remote team to meet project deadlines and maintain consistency across assignments.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese with strong command of English.
• Experience in transcription, translation, localization, or related language services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in both Japanese and English.
• Exceptional attention to detail and transcription accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a remote team.
• Proficiency with transcription software and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Accurately transcribe audio and written materials between Japanese and English.
• Review, edit, and proofread transcripts for linguistic accuracy, clarity, and fidelity.
• Identify and correct grammatical and terminology errors in transcripts.
• Provide detailed linguistic feedback to improve quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with remote team members to maintain project quality standards.
• Manage multiple transcription tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Maintain consistent formatting and high-quality deliverables across assignments.
• Communicate effectively with team members through written and verbal channels.

Skills

Japanese language

English fluency

Transcription

Translation

Localization

Remote collaboration

Tools

Transcription software

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking a Japanese Language Expert for a remote contract role focused on high-quality transcription and translation between Japanese and English. You will handle audio and text content, ensuring accuracy and contextual fidelity for AI systems.

Applicants should be native or near-native in Japanese with strong English, and comfortable working independently within a remote team to meet project deadlines and maintain consistency across assignments.