German (Switzerland) Recording Director

Welo Data; Sachseln; Remote; CHF 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Welo Data is seeking a Session Director for the German (Switzerland) project, overseeing scripted and conversational audio data collection for Hydrus. This freelance remote role involves directing performers, coaching natural delivery, creating scene context, and ensuring technical quality across sessions.

You will adapt wording for regional authenticity, maintain session pacing to hit targets, and provide clear performance direction while fostering a low-pressure, productive studio environment.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in the required language with dialect awareness.
• Experience directing, coaching, or producing voice or audio talent.
• Strong ability to give clear, actionable direction.

Responsibilities

• Direct voice performers through scripted scenarios, coaching for natural, conversational delivery.
• Build scene context for performers and improvise to fill gaps live.
• Adapt scripted wording for natural phrasing and authenticity.
• Monitor and correct technical audio quality in real time.
• Manage session pacing to meet targets while keeping quality.
• Create a supportive environment for performers with varying experience.

Skills

Voice direction

Casting direction

Audio production

Dubbing/ADR

Theatre direction

Improv

Pro Tools

Adobe Audition

Reaper

Tools

Pro Tools

Adobe Audition

Reaper

Job description

• 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
• Pay Rate: US$80 per hour

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

• 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.