Bengali Expressive Voice AI Trainer

Outlier; India; Remote; INR 810,000 - 1,154,000; Full time

Job summary

Outlier is seeking native Bengali speakers to record short audio clips and read brief scripts with different tones. You don’t need professional acting experience, but you should be expressive, confident, and able to speak clearly into a microphone from a quiet space in India.

This project aims to improve AI understanding of spoken language, emotion, and intent. Payment is up to $7.50 USD per hour for core work, with additional incentive opportunities based on performance and project needs.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in Bengali and clear pronunciation.
• Strong vocal expression and emotional range for diverse tones.
• Quiet, distraction-free recording environment.
• Reliable internet connection.
• Must not be located in restricted countries/regions.

Responsibilities

• Record short audio clips and read/act scripts.
• Read scripts with varied tones and emotions.
• Review audio and transcribe key details.
• Help improve AI systems' understanding of speech.

Skills

Native Bengali fluency

Vocal clarity

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 Bengali 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

This opportunity may be a great match if you have experience in

• 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 Bengali
• 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 $7.50 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.