About this role
Role Overview
Record natural, expressive Southern U.S. English voice samples that will support the training and evaluation of a text to speech system for an internal customer experience AI agent. Your recordings may be used to clone your voice for this specific CX AI agent use case only. They will not be sold, licensed, or reused for another product, dataset, or purpose.
Key Responsibilities
- Record high quality voice samples for conversational, narrative, instructional, and other scripts.
- Deliver clear, natural, expressive speech with strong control of tone, pacing, and pronunciation.
- Maintain a consistent voice, authentic Southern accent, and delivery across recording sessions.
- Follow recording instructions for environment, microphone setup, and file formatting.
- Provide multiple takes with different emotions, emphasis, and styles when requested.
Qualifications
- Native Southern American English speaker currently based in the United States, with an authentic Southern U.S. accent, such as Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, Louisiana, Alabama, or Mississippi.
- Clear, natural, expressive voice and strong intonation, diction, and emotional range.
- Ability to follow scripts precisely while keeping delivery natural.
- Access to a professional or near professional recording setup, including a quality microphone, quiet environment, and pop filter.
Preferred Qualifications
- Voice acting, narration, or broadcast experience, though this is not required.
- Experience recording for text to speech, audiobooks, IVR systems, or AI voice datasets.
- Familiarity with audio editing tools such as Audacity, Adobe Audition, or Reaper.
- Ability to perform multiple vocal styles, including conversational, corporate, energetic, and calm.
Work Terms
- Remote, hourly engagement.
- Reliable availability for 5 to 10 hours per week.
- Short term project expected to last 1 to 2 weeks.
Compensation
$50 to $100 per hour.
Eligibility
Apply only if you are comfortable with your voice being cloned for the internal CX AI agent described above.