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About AI Training and Speech Data Work

AI systems learn from examples prepared and reviewed by people. Speech contributors help create reliable training data by transcribing recordings, checking audio quality, and identifying sections that cannot be understood with confidence.

This work is part of a fast-growing technology industry and can offer flexible, part-time opportunities. Careful language work directly supports how modern AI systems understand and process speech.

The Role

OpenTrain AI is seeking native Japanese speakers currently located in Japan for long-term transcription and audio review work. You will work with short Japanese audio clips and produce clean, standardized verbatim transcripts that reflect what was said. This is not translation or creative writing.

The expected workload is approximately one hour per day, Monday through Friday, for 12 months or longer. You can complete tasks at a time that works for you each day while maintaining the required daily cadence. The pay rate is $15 per hour.

• Role type: Part-time contractor
• Location: Japan-based applicants only
• Workload: Approximately 1 hour per day, Monday through Friday
• Expected duration: Long-term, 12 months or longer
• Pay: $15 per hour
• Experience level: Intermediate

What You'll Do

You will listen closely to short Japanese recordings, apply detailed transcription rules, and make careful judgments when the audio is imperfect. Accuracy and consistency are more important than speed.

• Create standardized verbatim transcripts of short Japanese recordings.
• Follow strict transcription guidelines without improvising.
• Complete listening-based verification using predefined options.
• Flag unclear or unusable audio.
• Mark segments that cannot be confidently understood.
• Review your work for Japanese writing accuracy and consistency.

Requirements

Applicants must be native Japanese speakers currently located in Japan and able to demonstrate excellent written Japanese accuracy and strong listening skills. The role also lists a native or bilingual English level requirement.

You should be comfortable applying detailed rules consistently, handling imperfect audio, and using the appropriate conventions to mark unclear sections. A short Japanese transcription screening sample is required before starting.

• Currently located in Japan.
• Native Japanese speaker with native-level writing accuracy.
• Strong command of kanji and kana usage, okurigana, and punctuation.
• Comfortable following strict transcription guidelines consistently.
• Able to handle imperfect audio and mark unclear sections appropriately.
• Prior transcription, captioning, subtitling, or speech data labeling or QA experience is preferred.
• Able to commit to approximately 1 hour per day, Monday through Friday.
• Reliable internet and a computer suitable for web-based tools.
• Quality headphones and a quiet working environment.
• Willing to complete a short Japanese transcription screening sample.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is suited to detail-oriented Japanese speakers who enjoy careful listening and precise written work. It may be a strong fit if you have experience with transcription, captions, subtitles, or speech data quality assurance, though that experience is preferred rather than required.

Apply if you can maintain a steady weekday schedule, follow rules without improvising, and make consistent decisions when recordings are difficult to understand.

• Native Japanese speakers based in Japan
• Strong Japanese writing and punctuation skills
• Careful listeners who prioritize accuracy
• Candidates seeking ongoing, flexible part-time work
• Applicants comfortable working with web-based audio tools

How to Apply

Create a free OpenTrain account and apply through OpenTrain. Be prepared to complete the short Japanese transcription screening sample before beginning work. If selected, you will use the provided guidelines and predefined review options to complete the ongoing audio transcription tasks.