Cantonese Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert
Mercor • Remote • Posted 73 days ago
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Pay Rate
$50/task
Posted
73d ago
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About this Role
Mercor is seeking a Cantonese Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert to contribute to a high-impact audio AI research project with a leading research lab. In this role, you will work on transcription, annotation, and evaluation tasks that help train and benchmark advanced language models. This is a short-term, structured engagement ideal for candidates with strong academic or analytical backgrounds who are fluent in Cantonese and English and enjoy translating complex audio and visual information into precise, well-structured text.
Listen to, analyze, and transcribe audio and video content in Cantonese, following detailed constraints and instructions.
Location Requirements
Cantonese Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert
Cantonese and English
Job Responsibilities
Transcribe and Optimize Audio & Video
Cantonese
English when required
Define and Document Evaluation Standards
Conduct Model Testing and Grading
accuracy, completeness, and instructional clarity
Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance
Minimum Qualifications
10–20 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Role Details
Mercor is seeking a Cantonese Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert to contribute to a high-impact audio AI research project with a leading research lab. In this role, you will work on transcription, annotation, and evaluation tasks that help train and benchmark advanced language models. This is a short-term, structured engagement ideal for candidates with strong academic or analytical backgrounds who are fluent in Cantonese and English and enjoy translating complex audio and visual information into precise, well-structured text. Listen to, analyze, and transcribe audio and video content in Cantonese, following detailed constraints and instructions. Produce high-quality written outputs, with supporting work in English when required. Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strict adherence to formatting and stylistic guidelines. Establish clear expectations for correct and high-quality responses in general consumer audio contexts. Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in Cantonese and English. Document standards to ensure consistency across reviewers and model evaluations. Run prompts through language models and assess generated outputs. Evaluate responses against predefined criteria for accuracy, completeness, and instructional clarity. Participate in QA and review cycles to ensure tasks, rubrics, and outputs meet Mercor’s quality bar. Maintain consistency and reliability before datasets are integrated into official benchmarks. Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design. Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines. Fluency in Cantonese and English (spoken and written). Available to commit 10–20 hours per week. College students or recent graduates. Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, or technical fields. Prior experience with transcription, annotation, evaluation, or research workflows. Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments. Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes). If selected, you will be onboarded and invited to begin project work. Work in a structured, goal-oriented project environment with clear tooling, guidelines, and support. Gain hands-on exposure to real-world AI research and evaluation workflows. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- Listen to, analyze, and transcribe audio and video content in Cantonese, following detailed constraints and instructions.
- Produce high-quality written outputs, with supporting work in English when required.
- Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strict adherence to formatting and stylistic guidelines.
- Establish clear expectations for correct and high-quality responses in general consumer audio contexts.
- Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in Cantonese and English.
- Document standards to ensure consistency across reviewers and model evaluations.
- Run prompts through language models and assess generated outputs.
- Evaluate responses against predefined criteria for accuracy, completeness, and instructional clarity.
- Participate in QA and review cycles to ensure tasks, rubrics, and outputs meet Mercor’s quality bar.
- Maintain consistency and reliability before datasets are integrated into official benchmarks.
- Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design.
- Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Fluency in Cantonese and English (spoken and written).
- Available to commit 10–20 hours per week.
- College students or recent graduates.
- Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, or technical fields.
- Prior experience with transcription, annotation, evaluation, or research workflows.
- Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments.
- Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes).
- If selected, you will be onboarded and invited to begin project work.
- Work in a structured, goal-oriented project environment with clear tooling, guidelines, and support.
- Gain hands-on exposure to real-world AI research and evaluation workflows.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Languages
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in Cantonese or English
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