Conversational Audio Data Collection

TELUS Digital; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading digital communications company is seeking participants for a remote conversational audio data collection project. Participants will record unscripted conversations with a partner. Applicants must be 18+, native English speakers, and based in the UK. This freelance role offers flexibility and the opportunity to earn extra income while contributing to innovative speech recognition systems. Each participant will need a stable internet connection and join a Zoom call with a moderator.

Benefits

Earn extra income

Access to community wellbeing initiatives

Flexible hours

Remote work

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Located in the UK.
• Able to work with a partner.

Responsibilities

• Record 5 conversations with varied tones.
• Join a Zoom call for support during the task.

Skills

Native English speaker

Basic audio quality standards

Stable internet connection

Tools

Smartphone or laptop/desktop computer

Job description

TELUS International is seeking participants in pairs for a conversational audio data collection project. The task can be completed remotely from the comfort of your own home.

The objective is to gather around 50 minutes of unscripted conversational audio between each pair.

This project requires you to participate as a pair. It is recommended to participate with a friend colleague or a family member. However if you do not have a partner to participate with we will pair you with another individual participant for performing the task.

Tasks

Task Description:

The participating pair will record 5 different conversations (around 10 minutes each) with varied tones and animated delivery. Topics need to vary and cover a range of natural informal subjects. These audio recordings will be used to train speech recognition systems.

Examples of natural informal subjects: hobbies pets travel sports etc.

Some topics that are a no-go: medical or health conditions financial situation of yourself or others.

Both the participants will have to join a Zoom call along with a TELUS International moderator who will be supporting with the task.

Please note each participant can only complete the project once.

Requirements

Requirements:

To be eligible for the Project you must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years of age
• Located in the UK
• Native English speaker (any UK regional accent)
• Smartphone laptop or desktop computer to perform the task.
• Stable internet connection for the duration of the task.
• Quiet indoor setting.
• Basic audio quality standards must be met (no studio setup required)
• Both participants need to apply separately.

Benefits

• Earn extra income
• Access to our community wellbeing initiative
• Remote work & Location Independence
• Be your own boss
• Flexible Hours to fit in with your lifestyle
• Be a part of an online community

Key Skills
Dynamics AX,Lab,Application Engineering,Business Support,Application Support
Employment Type : Freelance
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1