Marketing Specialist (Remote | $50 –$70/hr)

Bilingual Japanese Marketing Expert

Hourly Contract | Part-time | Remote (Japan) | $50–$70/hour

About the Role

A leading AI research initiative is recruiting bilingual Japanese marketing professionals to contribute to a flagship project advancing language model capabilities in the marketing domain. This role blends your expertise in Japanese marketing practices with bilingual communication skills to ensure culturally nuanced, accurate, and industry-relevant content.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Development: Translate, adapt, and synthesize marketing strategies, analytics, and best practices used in Japan.
• Bilingual Communication: Write fluently in both Japanese and English, maintaining precise marketing terminology and cultural nuance.
• Domain Insights: Provide cultural and market-specific perspectives on Japanese consumer behavior, advertising channels, and media trends.
• Collaboration: Partner with reviewers and peers to refine, validate, and align content with real-world marketing standards.

Ideal Qualifications

• Language Skills: Native-level fluency in Japanese, with strong written and spoken English.
• Education: Degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–6+ years of professional experience in marketing within Japan.
• Skills: Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Nice to Haves:

• Prior experience in assessment, evaluation, or rubric development.
• Familiarity with generative AI models or machine learning concepts (not required).

Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediate (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
• Duration: ~2 months
• Commitment: 20+ hours/week
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule

Compensation & Contract

• Competitive hourly rate: $50–$70 USD/hr
• Independent contractor classification
• Weekly payment via Stripe Connect

Application & Onboarding Process

1. Submit your resume
2. Complete a short AI-led interview (~15 minutes) to assess language skills and professional experience
3. If shortlisted, complete a second AI-led interview focused on your marketing expertise
4. Participate in a paid work trial to demonstrate your ability to deliver domain-specific outputs
5. Receive feedback and move forward with project onboarding

PS: Mercor team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.