Freelance Audio Contributor - Canadian English

Perle; Canada; Remote; CAD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A data sourcing company is seeking Freelance Audio Contributors to participate in an audio data collection project. This remote role involves recording conversations, transcribing audio dialogues, and reviewing submissions from other contributors. Ideal candidates should be native Canadian English speakers with attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Prior experience in audio work or transcription is a plus, and contributors must ensure compliance with privacy regulations and originality of data submitted.

Qualifications

• Native Canadian English speaker with a standard accent.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow guidelines.
• Access to a quiet recording environment.
• Ability to work independently and meet batch deadlines.
• Basic computer literacy (file management, audio uploads, spreadsheets).
• Prior transcription or data annotation experience is a plus but not required.
• All audio data must be original and legally sourced.
• Compliance with privacy regulations (PIPEDA).

Responsibilities

• Record natural, two-speaker conversations.
• Transcribe recorded audio dialogues accurately.
• Review and evaluate audio recordings from contributors.
• Flag and report files that do not meet project specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Ability to work independently

Basic computer literacy

Tools

Recording headset/microphone

Job description

About Perle

Perle is a data sourcing company dedicated to building high-quality, human-generated datasets that power the next generation of AI and machine learning technologies. We work with contributors around the world to collect authentic, diverse, and linguistically rich data.

About the Role

• We are looking for native Canadian English speakers to join our audio data collection project as Freelance Audio Contributors. In this role, you will wear multiple hats: recording conversational audio, transcribing dialogue, and reviewing audio submitted by other contributors. This is a flexible, remote, project-based engagement — ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented and passionate about language.

Key Responsibilities

• Record natural, two-speaker conversations following pre-written conversation prompts and scripts.
• Keep dialogue natural and spontaneous, even when guided by a script.
• Ensure recordings meet technical specs: minimum 16kHz sample rate, clear audio, minimal background noise.
• Each file must be between 10 seconds and 1 minute in length.
• Use standard headphones and microphone (studio setup is a plus but not required).

Transcription

• Accurately transcribe recorded audio dialogues into written text.
• Capture speaker turns, natural speech patterns, and relevant verbal cues.
• Follow Perle's transcription style guide for formatting and notation.

Audio Review & Quality Assurance

• Listen to and evaluate audio recordings submitted by other contributors.
• Assess recordings for naturalness, audio clarity, accent compliance, and content guidelines.
• Flag and report files that do not meet project specifications.

Requirements

• Native Canadian English speaker with a standard, non-heavily accented Canadian accent.
• Access to a quiet recording environment and a reliable headset / microphone.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and meet batch delivery deadlines.
• Basic computer literacy (file management, audio uploads, spreadsheet tools).
• Prior experience in transcription, voice work, or data annotation is a plus — but not required.
• All audio data must be original and legally sourced.
• Contributors must comply with applicable privacy regulations (PIPEDA and applicable Canadian provincial laws).
• Submitted data must not include any personally identifiable information (PII) of third parties without explicit consent.
• Perle retains all intellectual property rights to collected data and associated deliverables.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the Perle contributor network, please submit your application with a brief introduction, confirmation of your regional accent, and any relevant experience in audio, transcription, or QA work.