Remote Japanese Language Consultant - AI Trainer ($32-$37 per hour)Mercor • Trenton, New Jersey, US

Remote Japanese Language Consultant - AI Trainer ($32-$37 per hour)

Mercor • Trenton, New Jersey, US

1 day ago

Job type

Part-time

Remote

Job description

Role Overview\

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI startup to engage a

Japanese-language expert

for a project focused on improving AI-generated content through

image and video generation

. As a Linguistic Expert, you will help refine the model’s understanding and production of visual output based on Japanese language prompts, ensuring outputs are accurate, natural, and culturally aligned. This opportunity is ideal for someone excited to experiment with

frontier AI systems such as Gemini’s image and video tools

, exploring how they interpret complex linguistic and cultural inputs. You’ll contribute to identifying and documenting failure modes and edge cases that help improve future model performance.

Key Responsibilities

Review, evaluate, and refine AI-generated images and videos based on Japanese prompts for fluency, accuracy, and contextual relevance. - Provide linguistic and cultural feedback to enhance model understanding. - Detect and correct subtle linguistic issues and cultural inconsistencies in outputs. - Experiment with Gemini and other multimodal AI tools to evaluate prompt-response behavior. - Document observed failure modes, inaccuracies, and areas for model improvement. - Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to improve system behavior on Japanese-language tasks.

Ideal Qualifications

Full professional fluency in Japanese and English. - Strong knowledge of Japanese culture, social norms, idiomatic language, and regional nuances - Experience working with or analyzing Japanese media, literature, or creative content. - High attention to detail and linguistic accuracy. - Interest in generative AI tools and curiosity about how models visualize language prompts. - Excellent written communication and feedback documentation skills.

More About the Opportunity

Start Date : Immediate - Duration : 5 weeks (with potential extension) - Commitment : Part-time, at least 10 hours / week - Schedule : Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own time

Compensation & Contract Terms

Hourly Rate : $32–$37 / hr (USD), depending on experience and background - Status : Independent Contractor - Payment : Weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

Submit your resume or profile outlining relevant linguistic and cultural expertise. - Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief evaluation or language sample. - Expect to hear from Mercor within a few days regarding next steps.

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco–based talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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