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Japanese Linguistic Expert – Fully Remote | Upto $50/hr

  • Company: Get A Job.ai
  • Location: Japan
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Work type: Remote
  • Full Time
  • Japan

Website Get A Job.ai

Represented by Get A Job.ai

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential AI research organization seeking a Japanese Linguistic Expert for fully remote contract work. This role involves audio transcription, content evaluation, and quality assurance for cutting-edge language models. Candidates must be based in Japan and available for 10–20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

  • Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in Japanese, ensuring clarity and accuracy
  • Produce high-quality written outputs in Japanese, with English support when required
  • Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in both Japanese and English
  • Conduct model testing and grading, providing structured feedback to improve performance
  • Participate in quality assurance and review cycles to maintain consistency and reliability

What We're Looking For

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and professional fluency in English
  • Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills
  • Familiarity with spoken Japanese, regional dialects, and honorific systems
  • Ability to transcribe and analyze Japanese audio content accurately
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

  • College students or recent graduates welcome
  • Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, journalism, or technical disciplines
  • Experience with transcription, annotation, localization, or research workflows in Japanese
  • Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team conducts an initial screening, then submits qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication is managed through our platform to ensure a smooth process for everyone.

The client's interview process includes a short AI-led interview (approximately 15–30 minutes). Selected candidates will be onboarded and invited to begin project work immediately.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: up to $50/hour USD

Contract Details: Independent contractor position, 10–20 hours per week, fully remote

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive recruiting process. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

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Working in Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands alongside 14,121 smaller islands. Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures and eight traditional regions, and around 75% of its terrain is mountainous and heavily forested, concentrating its agriculture and highly urbanized population along its eastern coastal plains. With a populati

Note: Japan observes a public holiday on Sep 21 — Respect for the Aged Day.

🇯🇵 Relocation safety for Japan: Very Safevia Warnely, CC BY 4.0

National unemployment rate in Japan: 2.5%via World Bank

GDP per capita in Japan: $35,951via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in Japan: 3.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in Japan: 1.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Cost of living in Japan: 11.0% below the EU averagevia Eurostat

Average hours worked per year in Japan: 1,598via OECD

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    • Role Japanese Linguistic Expert – Fully Remote | Upto $50/hr
    • Employer Get A Job.ai
    • Location Japan
    • Type Full Time
    • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
    • Posted September 16, 2026
    • Apply by October 16, 2026
    • Country Japan
    • Overview Full job description on this page (328 words)

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