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Voice Recorder (Japanese + English)
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$30–$65/hr
Actively Hiring
80 openings
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Role Title: Voice Recorder (Japanese + English) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Japanese bilingual experts to contribute to a customer's audio project focused on advancing machine learning. 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.
Scope of Work
- Record yourself reading sentences in Japanese, either from a stationary car or a quiet office environment.
- Create specific background noises (such as seatbelt clicks, door openings, or car indicator signals) while ensuring all audio is captured with the vehicle stationary and in a safe manner.
- Follow detailed linguistic and technical guidelines to ensure consistency and reliability of language data.
- Submit high-quality audio recordings and accompanying written feedback as required by the project.
- Collaborate remotely with project coordinators on clarifications, updates, or feedback related to deliverables.
- Ensure all recordings and data submissions comply with confidentiality and ethical use guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Native-level proficiency in Japanese, with clear enunciation and natural fluency.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and at least B2-level English.
- Ability to follow precise instructions and meet project specifications for audio quality and content.
- Comfort working independently in a remote setting and managing your own workflow for assigned tasks.
- Attention to detail, especially regarding pronunciation, background noise, and data accuracy.
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 Data Science
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English or Japanese
Key responsibilities
- Record yourself reading sentences in Japanese, either from a stationary car or a quiet office environment.
- Create specific background noises (such as seatbelt clicks, door openings, or car indicator signals) while ensuring all audio is captured with the vehicle stationary and in a safe manner.
- Follow detailed linguistic and technical guidelines to ensure consistency and reliability of language data.
- Submit high-quality audio recordings and accompanying written feedback as required by the project.
Why this role
The Voice Recorder (Japanese + English) role at micro1 pays $30-$65 per hour for Japanese-English bilingual speakers contributing to an audio project focused on advancing machine learning. The work involves recording voice samples in both languages to a consistent standard. No prior AI experience is required, since the bilingual fluency itself is what the project needs.
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Common questions
Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.
Does Micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.
How is my creative work used in AI training?
As ground-truth data: for writers, that means creative generation samples; for voice actors, it often means training text-to-speech models. Check the specific contract details on rights usage for your voice or likeness before signing.
Do creative AI training roles allow creative freedom?
Some, within limits. You're hired for your talent, but most projects still require following strict style guides, like keeping a neutral tone or matching a technical-manual style. Consistency across the dataset matters more than personal expression here.
What does Data Science work look like for a Voice Recorder (Japanese + English)?
Tasks here are scoped to Data Science, not generic labeling. As a Voice Recorder (Japanese + English), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Data Science) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Data Science background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Bilingual, English, and Japanese are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 80 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $30–$65/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
Do I need to be fluent in English or Japanese?
Yes. This role specifically requires English or Japanese proficiency, on top of the English most AI training work assumes by default. If English is not a language you're fluent in, this is not the right role. Filter for your native language to find better-matched listings.
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