Expressive US-Based Voice Actor for AI TTS Training

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking USA-based African American voice actors for training and evaluating next-generation TTS models. Sessions are approximately 4 hours, with a possible second session later. Your voice may be cloned for internal CX AI Agent, and recordings are for client use only.

Open to both experienced voice professionals and newcomers with a clear, expressive voice and a good recording setup. Applications are welcome on an ongoing rolling basis.

Qualifications

• USA-based voice actor with a natural African American English delivery.
• Clear, natural, and expressive voice; prior voice acting, narration, or broadcast experience is a plus but not required.
• Access to a professional or near-professional recording setup (quality microphone, quiet environment, pop filter).
• Strong command of intonation, diction, and emotional range.
• Ability to follow scripts precisely while maintaining natural delivery.
• Availability for a single ~4-hour recording session, with potential for a second similar session later.

Responsibilities

• Record high-quality voice samples across diverse scripts (conversational, narrative, instructional, etc.).
• Deliver clear, natural, and expressive speech with strong control over tone, pacing, and pronunciation.
• Maintain consistency in voice, accent, and delivery across recording sessions.
• Follow detailed recording guidelines (environment, microphone setup, file formatting).
• Perform multiple takes with variation in emotion, emphasis, and style when required.

Skills

Voice acting

Clear diction

Expressive delivery

Accent control

Adaptability

Tools

Audacity

Adobe Audition

Reaper

Job description

Mercor is seeking USA-based African American voice actors for training and evaluating next-generation TTS models. Sessions are approximately 4 hours, with a possible second session later. Your voice may be cloned for internal CX AI Agent, and recordings are for client use only.

Open to both experienced voice professionals and newcomers with a clear, expressive voice and a good recording setup. Applications are welcome on an ongoing rolling basis.