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YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

Boston, MA · 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 ...

YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

Austin, TX · 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 ...

YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

Atlanta, GA · 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 ...

YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

Seattle, WA · 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 ...

YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

Dallas, TX · 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 ...

YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

Boston, MA · 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 ...

YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

Seattle, WA · 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 ...

YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

Houston, TX · 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 ...

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 ...

YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

Miami, FL · 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 ...

YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

Chicago, IL · 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 ...

YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

New York, NY · Remote

$24 - $31.75/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 ...

YO AI Labs

Japanese Language Expert - Remote

Phoenix, NY · 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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How much do japanese transcription jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for japanese transcription in the United States is $22.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Japanese transcription?

A Japanese Transcription job involves converting spoken Japanese audio or video content into written text. Transcribers listen to recordings and accurately type out the speech, ensuring correct grammar, punctuation, and formatting. This job may also involve timestamping, editing, or translating content depending on the project requirements. It is commonly used in media, research, legal, and business fields. Strong language skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with transcription tools are essential for this role.

What does a Japanese transcription professional do?

A typical workday for a Japanese Transcription professional involves listening to audio or video recordings in Japanese, accurately transcribing the spoken content, and proofreading the text for errors. You may work independently or as part of a larger transcription or translation team, and deadlines are often a key factor in scheduling tasks. Depending on the employer, you might collaborate with project managers, editors, or linguists to ensure high-quality, consistent output. Many professionals work remotely, allowing flexibility, but maintaining focus and meeting client expectations for accuracy and turnaround times are critical parts of the daily routine.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for a Japanese transcription?

To thrive as a Japanese Transcription professional, you need native or near-native proficiency in Japanese, excellent listening skills, and strong attention to detail, often supported by transcription or language-related experience. Familiarity with transcription software, foot pedals, and word processing tools is typically required, and certifications in language proficiency (such as JLPT or similar) can be advantageous. Strong time management, adaptability, and communication skills help you deliver accurate transcripts under tight deadlines and collaborate effectively with clients or teams. These abilities ensure high-quality, error-free work and reliable project turnaround in a role that demands both linguistic precision and efficiency.

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Japanese Language Expert - Remote

YO AI Labs

Boston, MA • Remote

$65 - $100/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Japanese Language Expert

Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Japanese Language Experts to contribute their linguistic expertise to a project focused on improving next-generation AI systems. 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 experience is required—your language expertise, attention to detail, and bilingual proficiency are what matter most.

Key Responsibilities
  • Accurately transcribe audio and written materials between Japanese and English.
  • Review, edit, and proofread transcripts to ensure linguistic accuracy, clarity, and contextual fidelity.
  • Identify and correct grammatical, terminology, and transcription errors.
  • Provide detailed linguistic feedback to improve transcription quality and consistency.
  • Collaborate with remote team members to maintain project quality standards and workflows.
  • Manage multiple transcription and language tasks while meeting project deadlines.
  • Maintain consistent formatting and high-quality deliverables across assignments.
  • Communicate effectively with team members through written and verbal channels.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese with strong command of English.
  • Demonstrated experience in transcription, translation, localization, or related language services.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to transcription accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a remote team.
  • Proficiency with transcription software, digital tools, and collaboration platforms.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience with Japanese-English bilingual transcription projects.
  • Familiarity with technical, business, or industry-specific terminology.
  • Academic or professional background in linguistics, Japanese studies, translation, language studies, or a related field.
  • Experience reviewing or quality-checking language data.
  • Familiarity with AI, language technology, or data annotation projects is a plus.