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**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
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