[Hiring] Japanese Transcriptionist @OpsArmy

Role Description

We are seeking native Japanese speakers with exceptional English proficiency and strong attention to detail to join our team as Human Transcription Reviewers. In this role, you will listen to recorded audio conversations in English and review, correct, and validate AI-generated English transcripts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and readability. This is not a basic transcription role. We are looking for native Japanese speakers who have an advanced command of English and can identify transcription errors, understand context, and ensure transcripts accurately reflect the original spoken content.

Key Responsibilities

• Listen to recorded English conversations and review AI-generated transcripts.
• Correct transcription errors, omissions, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and formatting issues.
• Ensure transcripts accurately reflect the original spoken content.
• Identify contextual errors, misinterpretations, and inaccuracies that AI may overlook.
• Verify spelling, sentence structure, and appropriate word usage.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency, and readability.
• Follow project guidelines and transcription standards.
• Meet productivity and turnaround expectations without compromising quality.
• Flag unclear audio, inconsistencies, and quality concerns.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement and feedback.

Qualifications

• Native Japanese speaker.
• Advanced English proficiency, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading.
• Excellent English listening comprehension and contextual understanding.
• Ability to understand various English accents, speech patterns, and conversational expressions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable internet connection and a quiet working environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive review tasks while consistently maintaining quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or a background in any of the following is an advantage:
• English Teaching or ESL Instruction
• English Tutoring or Language Instruction
• English, Linguistics, or Applied Linguistics
• Journalism or Communications
• Creative Writing or Technical Writing
• Copy Editing or Proofreading
• Quality Assurance
• Content Moderation
• Transcription or Captioning
• Subtitle Review
• Documentation or Content Review

Ideal Candidate Traits

• The ideal candidate is a native Japanese speaker with a strong command of English who:
• Has a keen eye for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language accuracy.
• Naturally notices inconsistencies and errors in written content.
• Can maintain concentration while reviewing audio recordings and text.
• Enjoys detail-oriented, quality assurance-focused work.
• Can distinguish AI-generated errors from the speaker’s intended meaning.
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and requires minimal supervision.
• Consistently delivers accurate, reliable, and high-quality results.

Apply here: https://airtable.com/appsi4l97dwQi4Qlo/pagA2uD61lNXs9E7G/form