English (US) Recording Director

Welo Data; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Welo Data in the United States is seeking a Hydrus - Session Director to guide voice performers through scripted and improvised scenes for English (US). You will coach performers, shape context, and ensure natural delivery while monitoring mic technique and room noise.

This freelance, remote role requires strong directing experience, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt wording to regional speech.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in English (United States dialect) with natural phrasing.
• Experience directing, coaching, or producing voice or audio talent.
• Ability to give clear, actionable performance direction.
• Strong knowledge of recording/mic technique; monitor audio quality in real time.

Responsibilities

• Direct voice performers through scripted scenarios and coach natural, conversational delivery.
• Build scene context for performers and improvise to fill gaps live.
• Adapt scripted wording for natural phrasing and dialect authenticity as needed.
• Monitor mic technique, pacing, and background noise during sessions.
• Manage session pacing to meet recording targets while maintaining quality.
• Create a supportive, low-pressure environment for performers of varying experience.

Skills

Voice direction

Casting direction

Audio production

Dubbing/ADR

Theatre direction

Mic technique

Improvisation

Interpersonal skill

Directing talent

Session coaching

Tools

Pro Tools

Adobe Audition

Reaper

Job description

• Job Title: Hydrus - Session Director - English (United States) - 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
• Pay Rate: US$61 per hour

Project Details

• Job Title: Hydrus - Session Director - English (United States) - 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: English (United States)
• Pay Rate: US$61 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.