Japanese Transcriber
On-site · Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Job Summary
Japanese Transcriber needed for on-site, Bangkok-based project. Responsibilities include listening to audio/video recordings, transcribing spoken content into written text with project-specific guidelines, following client conventions, proofreading transcripts for accuracy, ensuring formatting and grammar compliance, and reporting issues. The role requires hitting deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, and employing strong attention to detail. Qualifications include fluent Japanese reading/writing/listening, 40 WPM typing in Japanese, proficiency with Mac/PC, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace, ability to learn client style guides, and authorized work in Thailand. The position is project-based and on-site at the Bangkok office with flexible hours depending on operations.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of Upper Secondary Education (or equivalent)
- Must be authorized to work in Thailand
- Minimum age 18 years or older
- Typing speed of 40 WPM in Japanese (ja_jp) or higher
- Proficiency in reading and typing in Japanese
- Proficiency with Mac and PC platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace
- Ability to learn and adapt to client-specific style guides and conventions
- Strong research abilities for verifying names, locations, and products
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy/security guidelines
- Office-based work in Bangkok
Desired Qualifications
- Completion of Upper Secondary Education (or equivalent)
- additional training in linguistics, transcription, or related fields is a plus
- Fluent reading, writing, understanding, and typing in Japanese (ja_jp)
- Typing speed of 40 WPM in Japanese (ja_jp) or higher is preferred
- Proficiency with Mac and PC platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace
- Ability to learn and adapt to client-specific style guides and conventions
- Strong research abilities for verifying names, locations, and products
- Excellent punctuation, grammar, and spelling
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines
- On-site work in Bangkok, Thailand
- Authorized to work in Thailand
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