German Expressive Voice AI Trainer

Braintrust; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Braintrust is seeking native German speakers for a voice recording project. You will read scripts, record short clips, and capture details in text to help AI systems understand speech, tone, and expression. A confident, expressive delivery on a quiet setup is essential.

Applicants should have a natural, expressive voice and be comfortable recording at home. Remote work is possible, and compensation is hourly with performance-based incentives depending on skills and location.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in German.
• Strong vocal expression and range.
• Quiet, distraction-free recording environment.
• Reliable internet connection.
• Must not be located in restricted country or region.

Responsibilities

• Record short audio clips.
• Read or perform scripts with different tones and styles.
• Listen to audio clips and transcribe details.
• Help improve AI systems by providing clear speech data.

Skills

Native German

Vocal clarity

Reliable internet

Quiet recording space

Tools

Professional microphone setup

Job description

Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: how we speak, express emotion, communicate intent, and respond naturally in everyday situations. We are looking for native German speakers who are comfortable using their voice. This project is a strong fit for people who can bring clarity, personality, and emotional range to short audio recordings. You do not need to be a professional actor, but you should be expressive, confident, and able to speak naturally in front of a microphone.

What You'll Work On

• Recording short audio clips
• Reading or acting brief scripts with different tones, emotions, or speaking styles
• Listening to or reviewing audio clips and capturing details in text
• Helping improve AI systems' understanding of human speech, tone, and expression

Who This Is For

• Acting, theater, or improv
• Podcasting, streaming, or vocal performance
• Call centers, sales, or customer support
• Public speaking or presenting
• Any role where clear, expressive communication is important

Naturally outgoing and expressive speakers are encouraged to apply, even without formal performance experience.

Requirements

• Native fluency in German
• Strong vocal clarity, expression, and emotional range
• Quiet, distraction-free recording environment
• Reliable internet connection
• Must not be located in any restricted country or region listed below

Nice to Have

• Theater, improv, acting, or voiceover experience
• Classical vocal training or public speaking background
• Professional microphone or home recording setup
• Prior experience recording audio content

Pay

This project pays up to $29 USD per hour for core project work. Contributors may also be eligible for additional incentive opportunities through Missions, Outlier's version of surge pricing. Rates and available work may vary based on skills assessment, project needs, expertise, location, and other factors. Some onboarding, assessment, or non-core work may be paid at a different rate.

Location Eligibility

This opportunity is open to qualified contributors in the selected posting countries, except individuals located in Cambodia, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Afghanistan, Belarus, China, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Macau, Myanmar/Burma, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, Somalia, Ukraine, or Yemen.