Proof Listener

About the role

Pocket FM is looking for Proof Listeners to help ensure the quality and consistency of our Japanese audio content before it reaches listeners.

What you'll do

• Listen to full audio episodes carefully and systematically to identify errors, inconsistencies, and quality issues.
• Evaluate Japanese-language narration and dialogue for pronunciation, wording, delivery, and other issues that may impact the listener experience.
• Identify the precise timestamp at which each issue occurs.
• Accurately document each identified issue, including the timestamp, type of issue, and a clear description of the problem.
• Log all identified errors into Pocket FM's CMS portal using the prescribed review and documentation process.
• Follow Pocket FM's audio quality guidelines and review standards consistently across episodes.
• Distinguish genuine audio or content-quality issues from acceptable variations based on the quality standards provided during training.
• Ensure reported errors are specific, actionable, and sufficiently detailed for the relevant production teams to investigate and resolve.

What they're looking for

• Professional experience in fictional audio entertainment is required, such as audio dramas, audiobooks, podcasts, voice-over production, or other narrative-driven audio content.
• Native-level or highly proficient Japanese language skills are required, with a strong understanding of Japanese pronunciation, dialogue, and natural spoken language.
• Professional experience in audio production, audio editing, sound production, voice production, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Experience with proofreading, proof-listening, editorial review, content quality assurance, or similar detail-oriented creative work is highly preferred.
• Strong ability to listen attentively to long-form audio and identify subtle inconsistencies or quality issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and document issues accurately.
• Ability to identify the precise timestamp of an issue and clearly describe what is wrong.
• Strong written communication skills, particularly the ability to write concise and actionable issue descriptions in Japanese.

About Pocket FM

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