English Voice Recording

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking contributors for a 100% remote contract as English voice recording specialists. You will read provided English text aloud, follow detailed pronunciation and pacing guidelines, and submit clean audio files that help train AI speech systems.

Applicants should be native or near-native English speakers with clear delivery, reliable internet, and a quiet recording setup. Prior voice work is a plus but not required; this is a flexible, remote engagement based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Read aloud English text with clear pronunciation and pacing.
• Follow instructions exactly and submit recordings on schedule.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Read provided English prompts aloud, accurately and naturally, following pronunciation and pacing guidelines.
• Record and submit clear audio files using the provided platform.
• Keep delivery consistent across sessions: same clarity, enunciation, and pace.
• Re-record and resubmit when a take doesn’t meet the quality standard.
• Flag prompts that are unclear or have technical problems to project coordinators.

Skills

Native English speaker

Clear delivery

Reliable internet

Quiet recording space

Independent work

Job description

Role Title: English Voice Recording

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote (U.S.-based only)

Opportunity Snapshot

Pay: $20 - 70/hour

Project kickoff: Monday, October 19th

You’ll need: A quiet room with no background noise, a reliable internet connection, and a smartphone or computer that can record clear audio

Your tasks: Read provided English text aloud, record it following detailed guidelines, and submit clean audio files

our partner is engaging native and near-native English speakers for a read aloud speech recording project. The work is straightforward: you’re given English text, you read it aloud following clear guidelines, and you submit the recording. Your voice helps train next-generation AI speech systems. No prior AI experience is required — clear speech and careful attention to instructions are what matter.

Scope of Work

• Read provided English prompts aloud, accurately and naturally, following the pronunciation and pacing guidelines.
• Follow the instructions for each prompt exactly - including reading answer choices when the task asks for it - without adding your own responses or interpretations.
• Record and submit clear audio files using the tools or platform provided.
• Keep your delivery consistent across sessions: same clarity, same enunciation, same pace.
• Re-record and resubmit when a take doesn’t meet the quality standard.
• Flag prompts that are unclear, ambiguous, or have technical problems instead of guessing how to read them.
• Stay in touch with project coordinators to align on quality expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Native or near-native English speaker, with clear and natural spoken delivery.
• Able to read written text aloud smoothly, without stumbling or flattening it into a monotone.
• Strong attention to detail and the discipline to follow instructions exactly, every time.
• Access to a consistently quiet space for recording.
• Reliable internet connection.
• Comfortable working independently and submitting on schedule.
• Experience with voice work, audiobook narration, voiceover, or audio recording tools is a plus, but not required.

How the selection process works

• Apply and complete the screening questions
• Complete the AI interview
• Fill out a form
• Profile review
• Onboarding - our Talent Ops team will get you set up.

This is a 100% remote contract role. Applicants must be located in: United States.