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YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

San Jose, CA · Remote

$65 - $100/hr

In this role, you will work with Japanese and English audio and written content, ensuring accurate transcription, translation, contextual fidelity, and high-quality linguistic output. No prior AI ...

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Research Scientist (Model Evaluation)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$140 - $210/hr

... translation. * Familiarity with real-time or streaming model evaluation -- latency-quality tradeoffs, codec-degraded audio, telephony channel conditions. * Background in psychoacoustics or perceptual ...

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How much do audio translation jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for audio translation in California is $83,350.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,300.00 and $111,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an audio translation?

An Audio Translation job involves converting spoken content from one language to another while maintaining accuracy and context. Professionals in this role listen to audio recordings or live speech and translate them into written or spoken form in the target language. They may work on subtitles, voiceovers, or transcriptions for media, business, or legal purposes. Strong language skills, cultural knowledge, and attention to detail are essential for success in this field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in audio translation?

To excel in Audio Translation, you need fluency in at least two languages, a strong grasp of linguistic nuances, and experience in both audio transcription and translation processes. Familiarity with audio editing software, transcription platforms, and industry-standard translation tools such as CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools is highly valuable, alongside relevant language proficiency certifications. Attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and clear communication allow professionals to accurately convey intended meanings and collaborate effectively with clients and team members. These skills ensure the delivery of high-quality, contextually accurate translations needed for various industries, including media, business, and education.

What are the typical challenges faced by professionals in audio translation roles?

Professionals working in audio translation often encounter challenges such as interpreting poor-quality audio, handling multiple speakers, and navigating regional accents or idiomatic expressions. These tasks require not just language proficiency, but also attentive listening, strong research skills, and cultural awareness to capture the audio’s full meaning. Collaboration with transcriptionists, editors, and subject matter experts is also common, especially for complex or technical topics. Overcoming these challenges enhances the accuracy and reliability of translations, making them valuable assets to international businesses, media outlets, and educational organizations.

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Infographic showing various Audio Translation job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,350 per year, or $40.1 per hour.

Associate Archaeologist | Field Director | Northern California

Chronicle Heritage

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$36 - $38/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management (CRM) professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.
Job Description
Chronicle Heritage is hiring an Archaeological Field Director to support our Sacramento office. This position offers support for job training, a positive and diverse work environment, and colleagues who are supportive, passionate, and collectively focused on work/life balance and producing high-quality CRM documents.
Hire Type: Full-time (hourly)
Schedule: 40 hours, Monday–Friday: standard business hours, overtime and weekend work, as needed
Location: Sacramento, CA
Under the supervision of a Team Lead, Principal Investigator, and Project Managers, the Field Director will be responsible for the following duties:
  • Oversee and lead archaeological crews in all manner of fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, testing/data recovery projects, and construction monitoring
  • Provide training to new staff, including field and laboratory staff
  • Complete office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities
  • Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
  • Work with Chronicle Heritage Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methods
  • Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage’s Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
  • 2+ years of fieldwork in CRM projects
  • Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
  • 1+ years of experience supervising field crews during archaeological studies
  • Demonstrable experience conducting all Phases (I,II,III) of archaeological investigations and identifying pre-contact and historic sites in Northern California
  • Expertise in archaeological field methods and data collection
  • Familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sites
  • Willingness to travel for both short- and long-term projects
  • Capable of walking several miles daily, over all types of terrain, and able to excavate in a variety of conditions
  • Valid driver’s license
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
  • Listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
  • Familiarity with GPS and GIS data collection in the field, including ArcCollector, Field Maps and/or Codify
  • Experience with data analysis and technical report writing
  • Proficient organizational, schedule, and budget management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
  • Excellent leadership skills in the field

Physical and Mental Requirements and Work Environment
  • Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required, which necessitates ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight, hearing, and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms), cognitive ability to plan travel, use maps or GPS navigation systems.
  • May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10+ miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing on rough terrain. Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain, sun, heat, wind, dust, etc., with exposure to animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, poison ivy, etc. May require use of respiratory equipment and other personal protection equipment.
  • Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or work around heavy construction equipment.
  • Vision is required to observe environmental phenomena and record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and audio translation of recording to Standard English scientific text).
  • Mental requirements include ability to organize one’s own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and observe scientific data and analyze data as well as ability to perform calculations. Must also be able to observe social and professional interactions and respond appropriately.
  • Some work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and requires sustained sitting and use of fingers, hands, and arms to operate a computer and perform keyboard entry of data or document preparation (or equivalent with accommodation). Must also be able to operation standard office equipment (phone, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.).
Additional Information
Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application, please contact accommodations@chronicleheritage.com.

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