Korean Interpreter Job

Korean Language Consultant Hourly contract Remote $32-$37

Role Overview Mercor is partnering with a leading AI startup to engage a Korean-language expert for a project focused on improving AI-generated content through image and video generation.

As a Linguistic Expert, you will support the refinement of the model’s ability to understand and generate visual outputs based on Korean language prompts, ensuring outputs are linguistically fluent and culturally accurate.

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 Korean prompts for fluency, accuracy, and relevance.

Provide detailed linguistic and cultural feedback to improve model behavior. Identify and correct subtle language errors and cultural inconsistencies.

Use Gemini and other multimodal AI tools to test prompt effectiveness.

Document failure modes and inconsistencies for engineering and research teams. Collaborate with AI researchers to improve output quality and cultural alignment.

Ideal Qualifications

Full professional fluency in Korean and English.

Deep understanding of Korean cultural context, idiomatic expressions, and regional language use.

Familiarity with Korean media, pop culture, and social norms. Interest in generative AI tools and curiosity about visual language modeling.

Excellent communication skills and high attention to linguistic detail.

Prior experience in content review or linguistic evaluation is a plus.

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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