[Hiring] Japanese Linguistic Expert - AI Trainer @Mercor

Role Description

The Japanese Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert will:

• 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 Japanese and English.
• Conduct model testing and grading, providing structured feedback to improve performance.
• Participate in QA and review cycles to maintain consistency and reliability.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Contract position.
• Compensation: $50/hour.
• Location: Remote.
• Commitment: 10–20 hours/week.

Company Description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include:

• Benchmark
• General Catalyst
• Peter Thiel
• Adam D'Angelo
• Larry Summers
• Jack Dorsey