AI Trainer - Advanced Mandarin Fluency

About the role

Prolific is building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world, used by over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations to gather data from paid study participants with diverse experiences. The opportunity involves fluent Mandarin speakers helping train next‑generation AI models through live video conversations with other Mandarin‑speaking participants about everyday topics. This task‑based AI training role lets you choose your schedule and workload, with no fixed hours or minimum requirements. After joining the talent pool you complete a short language‑skill assessment; passing it opens the door to similar paid projects.

Responsibilities

• Video Conversations: Have live, natural conversations in Mandarin with other participants over video call.
• Natural Dialogue: Discuss everyday topics and let the conversation flow as it would with anyone else – no scripts, no performance.
• Data Contribution: Your conversations are recorded and used to help AI models learn natural speech patterns, tone, and cultural nuance.
• Tasks are posted individually – you’ll see task details, time estimate and pay before deciding whether to take one on.

Requirements

• Fluency in Mandarin: you must be a fully fluent Mandarin speaker.
• Communication: fluent English for instructions and reporting.
• A natural conversationalist: comfortable chatting easily and holding a flowing conversation over video call with someone new.
• Technical Setup: a quiet environment and good‑quality headphones/microphone, essential for clear audio and accurate data collection.
• Soft Skills: friendly, easygoing, and comfortable talking with new people; backgrounds in teaching, interpreting, customer service, or linguistics are a plus.

Benefits

• Influence the AI models of the future using your language expertise.
• After passing the assessment, join the platform in just 15 minutes and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.
• Access to a global pool of participants for high‑quality, ethically sourced human behavioural data that underpins accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.
• Be part of Prolific’s mission to integrate diverse human perspectives into AI development, positioning the platform at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation.

Pay

Up to $18 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible hours; choose your own schedule with no fixed schedule or minimum hours requirement.