Tokyo, Japan Remote (Country) Contract

Lifted, an Upwork Company™ is hiring a Japanese Audio Transcription QA Specialists

About the Role

This role involves reviewing and validating Japanese audio transcription outputs to ensure linguistic accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards. Candidates must have strong command of written Japanese and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Review transcribed Japanese audio content for accuracy and completeness
  • Identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and word usage
  • Ensure transcriptions follow provided style and formatting guidelines
  • Flag audio segments that are unclear or difficult to transcribe
  • Maintain consistent quality across assigned transcription tasks
  • Provide feedback on transcription quality to support continuous improvement
  • Verify timestamps and speaker labels when applicable
  • Assess audio quality and report technical issues
  • Follow established QA protocols for each review cycle
  • Meet daily or weekly quality review targets
  • Collaborate with team leads to clarify ambiguous content
  • Adhere to data privacy and confidentiality standards
  • Track and report QA metrics as required
  • Stay updated on language-specific transcription rules
  • Support training initiatives by identifying common error patterns
  • Escalate recurring quality issues to supervisors
  • Participate in calibration sessions to align on quality standards
  • Review multilingual content where Japanese is the primary language
  • Evaluate speaker differentiation in multi-voice recordings
  • Ensure proper handling of sensitive or context-specific terminology
  • Contribute to the refinement of QA checklists and rubrics
  • Maintain organized records of reviewed files
  • Work efficiently within provided digital transcription platforms
  • Respond to quality audits or re-review requests
  • Support onboarding by providing sample corrections

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and performance

Work Arrangement

Remote

Team

Collaborative, distributed team environment with flexible scheduling

Why This Role Matters

  • Accurate transcription QA supports reliable data used in language technology development.
  • Your work directly contributes to improving speech recognition and natural language processing systems.

What to Expect

  • Work is performed entirely remotely using secure online platforms.
  • Tasks are assigned in batches with clear deadlines and quality expectations.
  • Regular feedback and performance reviews help support ongoing development.

Not applicable for remote positions

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