German (Switzerland) Recording Director

Bot Jobs; Bern; Remote; CHF 68.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Welocalize is seeking a German (Switzerland) Recording Director for a freelance remote engagement. You will direct voice performers, coach for natural delivery, and ensure high-quality audio during sessions.

The project involves scripted and conversational data collection for AI voice synthesis, with sessions spaced across multiple hours. Strong dialect sensitivity and collaboration with performers are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Native fluency in German (Switzerland) with strong sense for natural, colloquial phrasing.
• Experience directing, coaching, or producing voice or audio talent (voice direction, casting, audio/podcast production, dubbing, or theater direction).
• Clear, specific, actionable performance direction.
• Solid understanding of basic recording/mic technique (proximity, plosives, room noise, levels).
• Comfort improvising and adjusting scripted material on the spot.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with performers of varying experience levels.

Aufgaben

• Direct voice performers through scripted scenarios with natural, conversational delivery.
• Build scene context for performers and improvise to fill gaps while keeping sessions flowing.
• Adapt scripted wording for natural phrasing and dialect authenticity as needed.
• Monitor and correct audio quality in real time: mic technique, pacing, clarity, background noise.
• Manage session pacing to hit recording targets while maintaining performance quality.
• Create a supportive, low-pressure environment for performers, including first-time talent.

Kenntnisse

Voice direction

Coaching

Audio production

Mic technique

Interpersonal skills

Session management

improvisation

Tools

Pro Tools

Adobe Audition

Reaper

Jobbeschreibung

German (Switzerland) Recording Director

About the job

Project Details:

Job Title: Hydrus - Session Director - German (Switzerland) - V2

Project Overview: scripted and conversational audio data collection

Purpose: help build natural, everyday-sounding synthesized voices for conversational AI products — voices that sound like real people talking, not scripted performances.

Estimated time: Approximately 8 hours calibration, plus supervision across two recording sessions of ~4 hours each per participant

Work Type: Freelance Remote

Language: German (Switzerland)

Pay Rate: US$80 per hour

What You'll Do

• Direct voice performers through scripted scenarios, coaching for natural, conversational delivery rather than verbatim recitation.
• Build quick scene context for performers (who, where, why) and improvise to fill narrative or dialogue gaps live, keeping sessions flowing naturally.
• Adapt scripted wording for natural phrasing and regional/dialect authenticity as needed.
• Monitor and correct technical audio quality in real time: mic technique, pacing, clarity, and background noise.
• Manage session pacing to meet recording targets without sacrificing performance quality, and maintain organized notes on adjustments and retakes.
• Create a supportive, low-pressure environment for performers, including those with limited prior voice experience.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Native fluency in the required language (with specific dialect), with a strong ear for natural, colloquial phrasing.
• Experience directing, coaching, or producing voice or audio talent (e.g., voice direction, casting direction, audio/podcast production, dubbing/ADR, or theater direction).
• Demonstrated ability to give clear, specific, actionable performance direction.
• Strong working knowledge of basic recording/mic technique (proximity, plosives, room noise, levels).
• Comfortable improvising and adjusting scripted material on the spot.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build rapport quickly with performers of varying experience levels.

Preferred (nice to have, not required)

• Background in improv, theater direction, or acting coaching.
• Experience directing non-professional or first-time voice talent specifically.
• Familiarity with DAWs or recording software (e.g., Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Reaper) for spot-checking audio quality.