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Japanese Language Expert (posted August 2026) at micro1
Bilingual contributors transcribe audio and written material between Japanese and English, then review and edit transcripts to keep their meaning and context intact. They work with teammates on quality standards, offer linguistic feedback on how transcription is done, and handle several transcription tasks while meeting deadlines.
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What you would do
- Transcribe audio and written material accurately between Japanese and English
- Review and edit transcripts for linguistic and contextual fidelity
- Give linguistic feedback to improve transcription processes
- Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while collaborating with the team
What the listing asks for
- Native or near-native Japanese and a strong command of English
- Background in transcription, translation or other language services
- Excellent written and verbal communication in both languages
- Comfortable using transcription tools and online collaboration platforms
- Preferred: Prior bilingual transcription experience or a linguistics background
Suits people who are native or near-native Japanese speakers with strong English and prior transcription or translation work.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Job Title: Japanese Language Expert
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Transcribe audio and written materials accurately between Japanese and English.
- Review and edit transcripts to maintain linguistic and contextual fidelity.
- Collaborate with team members to uphold project quality standards.
- Provide insightful linguistic feedback to enhance transcription processes.
- Meet project deadlines and deliver consistent, polished results.
- Manage multiple transcription tasks with a keen attention to detail.
- Communicate effectively via written and verbal channels with team members.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and strong command of English.
- Demonstrated experience in transcription, translation, or related language services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in transcription work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
- Proficiency with transcription tools and digital collaboration platforms.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with bilingual transcription projects.
- Familiarity with technical terminology across different industries.
- Background in language studies, linguistics, or similar fields.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Language listings are about native or near-native fluency. Be ready to show it in the interview, and note whether the listing asks for recording equipment or a quiet space.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What is the average salary for a Japanese interpreter in Japan?
This site publishes no salary data for interpreters or for Japan. This micro1 listing is a different job: remote contract transcription between Japanese and English, with editing of transcripts, and it states no pay rate. micro1 states rates for a project, not earnings or hours.
How much does the Japanese Language Expert (posted August 2026) role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Japanese Language Expert (posted August 2026) role remote?
The listing calls it remote work and does not name a country limit. micro1 says it hires globally but cannot hire in a list of excluded countries, so read the eligibility line on the listing and in your application before you start.
How do I apply for the Japanese Language Expert (posted August 2026) role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other languages, transcription and voice roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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