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Pay

About typicalTops out at $35/hr. The typical top rate across 238 priced audio listings is $40/hr.

Getting in

Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.

Steady work

Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).

Freshness

Older postPosted 2mo ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

About the Role

What if your native command of Japanese and your ear for precision could directly improve how AI understands and processes spoken language? We're looking for detail-oriented Japanese Audio Transcript Editors to clean up, correct, and polish audio transcripts — ensuring every word, timestamp, and formatting detail is accurate and consistent.

This is structured, meaningful work at the intersection of language and technology. You'll listen carefully, catch what others miss, and help build the high-quality datasets that teach AI systems to truly understand Japanese speech.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just native-level Japanese, strong listening skills, and a commitment to word-level accuracy.

What You'll Do

Listen to Japanese audio recordings and review corresponding transcripts for accuracy
Correct errors in transcription — including misheard words, missing segments, incorrect kanji, and punctuation issues
Verify and adjust word-level timing and alignment to match the audio precisely
Apply detailed style and formatting guidelines consistently across all assignments
Flag unclear, ambiguous, or low-quality audio segments according to project protocols
Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of transcript data
Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension
Meticulous attention to detail — you notice subtle errors that others overlook
Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing in transcripts
Able to follow detailed style guides and formatting rules precisely and consistently
Strong reading and writing skills in Japanese, including confident use of kanji, hiragana, and katakana
Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
Comfortable using web-based tools and audio playback interfaces

Nice to Have

Experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or captioning/subtitling editor
Background in linguistics, language studies, or Japanese language education
Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or transcription software
Experience with closed-captioning workflows or subtitle timing
Familiarity with AI training data or speech recognition systems

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
Contribute to AI development that directly improves how technology understands Japanese speech
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

How do you apply to Alignerr?

Apply on Alignerr

The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.

Get through screening

What Alignerr asks for after you apply:

Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
Verify your identity with Persona
Join the Alignerr Slack community
Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Alignerr also needs

Valid government photo ID
Degree or professional experience for expert roles
Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles

Red flags

Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor

What is Alignerr like to work for?

Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.

Advertised pay	$15–150/hr
Getting in	Hard to get in
Application takes	~1–2 hours of assessments
How you get paid	Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work.

Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.