$50–100/hr · Mercor · Hourly
Record Australian English dialogue with authentic pronunciation and natural delivery for AI voice synthesis model training.
What you would do
- Perform scripted passages with natural Australian English prosody and pacing
- Record multiple takes achieving consistent vocal tone and character
- Ensure audio technical specifications (sample rate, levels, format) are met
- Follow coaching on pronunciation of specific words or phrases
- Collaborate with audio engineers on re-takes and quality refinement
Who they want
- Native or near-native Australian English speaker
- Voice acting or professional recording experience
- Microphone technique and comfort in recording studio setting
- Ability to take direction and iterate on performance
- Reliable schedule for multiple recording sessions
Main skills
What the interview asks about
1.Australian phonetic awareness
Authenticity requires understanding what makes Australian English distinct.
For example: “Say these words as an Australian: 'g'day', 'no worries', 'fair dinkum'. Explain the phonetic features.”
2.Vocal consistency across takes
Voice synthesis needs stable input; you show this through multiple identical takes.
For example: “Record the same sentence 5 times for a voice model. How would you keep vocal tone consistent?”
3.Working with recording constraints
Studio environments require adaptability; your approach matters.
For example: “The noise floor is slightly elevated. How does this affect your recording strategy?”
4.Interpreting conversational scripts
Robots sound fake; your judgment makes dialogue natural.
For example: “A script says a customer service message. How would you deliver it conversationally while meeting word-perfect timing?”
A task you may get
Record 5 provided scripts with natural Australian English delivery; submit audio files with notes on pronunciation choices.
How to prepare
- Listen to Australian speech samples across age ranges and accents
- Practice microphone technique and recording software basics
- Prepare to explain Australian English vowel shifts and rhythm differences
- Have examples of your prior voice work or recording experience ready
The facts
- Pay
- $50–100/hr
- Hours
- Hourly
- Where
- Remote
- Open to
- AUS
- Field
- Language and Audio
- Posted
- 7/30/2026
- Places left
- 9
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