Like to chat? Casting British English voices for AI project -- Beginners Welcome!

We are seeking British English speakers who are comfortable having long conversations with others, to be used for AI (artificial intelligence) training sessions. Our clients need recordings to teach AI systems to speak and understand multiple languages. That is best done by transferring many of hours of regular conversation recorded by a wide variety of speakers.

IMPORTANT: This job is strictly for training AI engines. No recordings for this job will be used for ANY public use of any kind!

If you're comfortable talking at length about most any subject you choose, we'll match you with another British speaker via Zoom, then supervise, direct and answer your questions so you understand exactly what to do. Many of our speakers go on to bookings that have additional hours and excellent pay.

You do not have to be a pro. We welcome beginner voices for this project!

DETAILS

COMPLETE JOB DETAILS:

• Booked speakers will do a single recording session, simply conversing about whatever comes to mind. You can record from your computer in a quiet room, as if doing a job interview or having coffee together. Some people write out a list of topics to make it easier to go from one to another.
• The pay is US$300 per speaker for approximately 2.5 hrs of recording, working from your own location. Sessions will record over the next 3 months. If you do well, you may be invited for additional, high-paying future work.
• No sound editing is required; just send in the original file and we will edit it on your behalf.
• Note: There are no charges or fees to pay -- ever. This is a developing art form that needs many new voices.

**First, you need to send in a short 30-second audition recording.**

It should only take a few minutes to record from your own location. If you book the job, you'll probably record from the same location (details below).

HOW TO AUDITION:

• Just TALK about something! Be sure to record in a quiet environment so that your voice is clear and there is no other noise in the background. Avoid recording outside or in a room where the sound bounces around, like a kitchen, bath or dining room. Keep away from noisy outside traffic, air conditioners or computer fans.
• Pretend you are having a conversation with a friend in a coffee shop. Your energy should be alive and sound natural. Some variation in emotion/style (happy, sad, attitudinal, frustration) is a huge plus. There is no script -- it's up to you to choose a few subjects, discuss in some detail and show your dynamic range. (See more below)
• Be creative but be your real self -- change attitudes and feelings but make sure they are moods you can maintain for an hour at a time if you are hired!
• Mic Technique: Keep your mouth at least six inches away from the mic, even if you're recording on a phone. Listen back to see if there is distortion (fuzziness, pops, clicks) before sending. If so, move further back from the mic and try again.
• Put LIFE in your speaking voice. You can laugh or sigh, agree or protest. Ask questions, offer answers and appropriate pauses from your side of the conversation, just like you're talking to a friend. Include short pauses for when another person would answer or ask you a question. You can record right on to your laptop or phone. Send in the original file and we'll edit and finish it for you.
• You can talk about any topic that friends would discuss: food, travel, TV shows, gossip, rocket science, gardening, the mole on your back, school, etc.. Laughter and filler words (um, like, ya know, uh huh) are fine. Natural Conversation.
• Please note auditions are NOT paid. They are your application for these paying jobs. Your audition will be reviewed only to demonstrate your voice for client consideration.
• Note that you will will hear from us if, or when, you book a job. If you have additional questions prior to submitting your audition, send a message here on Indeed and we'll try to respond in time.

Ready to Audition?

• Find a quiet space, turn your computer’s record function on and talk about your day for half a minute.

DIRECTION:

Lively with a smile, and with good conversational energy

Speak in a natural, conversational tone about one of the following topics for 30 seconds (improvise, there is no script):

• What are your hobbies or interests? What are your plans for the week? What are your vacation plans? What's your favorite movie, TV show, or book?

2. Listen back to be sure the recording is clear, there is no echo or noise coming through, then export as an mp3.

3. LABEL and SEND your Audition File:

Label your mp3 audition(s) according to the examples below:

BR_Q6_conversational-YOUR NAME.mp3

[Please do not announce your name at the beginning or end of the file.]

3. SEND Your MP3 audition to: talent@lectriverse.com

• Thanks very much for your interest. We need many voices, so we hope you will take a moment to participate. If you have friends or family members 18 or older, you can invite them to record their own auditions as well.

Good luck!

Pay: $100.00 - $120.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote