Bilingual Expert | English & Japanese

• *1. Role Overview**

Mercor is seeking bilingual English–Japanese language experts to collaborate on a high-impact AI language evaluation project with a leading research partner. Freelancers will help assess the quality and naturalness of translations, with a focus on fluency, local phrasing, and cultural relevance in Japanese. This is a unique opportunity to apply linguistic expertise to improve cutting-edge language technologies.
• *2. Key Responsibilities**

● Review English-to-Japanese translations for fluency, accuracy, and local relevance

● Flag unnatural phrasing and suggest culturally appropriate alternatives

● Assess AI-generated outputs for quality, tone, and context alignment

● Provide written feedback on nuanced linguistic errors or ambiguities

● Maintain consistency and attention to detail across multiple review tasks
• *3. Ideal Qualifications**

● Native-level fluency in Japanese and fluent English proficiency

● Strong reading speed and comprehension in both languages

● Demonstrated experience with translation review or linguistic QA

● High attention to detail and cultural sensitivity

● Ability to work independently and meet deadlines on a flexible schedule
• *4. More About the Opportunity**

● Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week

● Project duration: 1+ months

● All work is task-based and compensated per hour
• *6. Application Process**

● Submit your resume to get started

● You’ll then complete a brief language proficiency and task review form

● We typically follow up within 3–5 business days with next steps