[Hiring] Japanese song Lyrics translator @Welo Global

Role Description

We are seeking US-Based bilingual language specialists to evaluate machine-translated song lyrics. The focus is on assessing the quality and accuracy of translations from Japanese (Japan) to English (US).

• Review and assess machine-translated lyrics for meaning, fluency, and naturalness.
• Provide quality ratings based on predefined evaluation criteria.
• Identify issues such as mistranslations, awkward phrasing, or cultural inaccuracies.
• Maintain consistent and objective judgment throughout the review process.
• This is a review-only role—no rewriting or editing is required. Your feedback will directly contribute to improving automated translation systems.

Qualifications

• Native-level or near-native proficiency in both Japanese (Japan) and English (US).
• Strong understanding of linguistic nuances, idiomatic expressions, and cultural context in both languages.
• Ability to focus on detail and maintain concentration over large volumes of content.
• Previous experience in translation, localization, or linguistic quality evaluation is a plus but not required.
• [Nice to have] Familiarity with different music genres and lyrical styles.
• [Nice to have] Experience using online evaluation tools or platforms.

Requirements

• Job Title: Japanese song Lyric translator
• Pay Rate: pay per task, the approximate hourly rate is ~$15/hour
• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Flexible; Average 4 hours per day
• Start Date: ASAP
• Employment Type: Freelance
• Project Duration: Ongoing

Benefits

• Welo Data uses state-of-the-art fraud detection systems to ensure all freelancers engaged in the project do not misrepresent their identity, location, or financial details.