Gardenia Speech Collection - United States

TransPerfect; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking participants for a fully remote US project to record native English (US) speech for voice assistant development. You will record short wake-up phrases and scripted utterances following provided guidelines.

Eligibility: 18+, US resident, native English (US), access to a quiet space, a smartphone for recording, and a headset or device mic. Start ASAP; compensation is $25 USD for fully completed and accepted assets. PayPal, Gift Card, or Check offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Born and live in the United States.
• Native English (US) speaker from any US region.
• Able to use a mobile phone for recording.
• Able to use a wired headset or device microphone.
• Access to a quiet indoor environment for recording.
• Pass initial accent screening.

Responsibilities

• Record wake-up phrases and scripted utterances as guided.
• Submit assets for Quality Assurance review and receive feedback.
• Participate fully in the remote, independent project from the United States.

Skills

US English native

Headset use

Attention to detail

Recording quality

Tools

Headset or mic

Job description

Work Location:

United States, Remote

Engagement Model:

Independent Contractor/Freelance

Estimated Start Date:

ASAP

What is the project about?

The purpose of this project is to collect recordings of native English speech to improve voice assistant technologies.

Task Description:

For this project, we are looking for a wide variety of English (United States) speakers with various regional accents. Participants will record short wake-up phrases and scripted utterances typically used when interacting with a voice assistant, following the guidelines provided.

Who is eligible?

To participate you should meet the following qualifying criteria:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Be born and live in the United States.
• Be native speaker of English (US) from any region in the United States.
• Be able to use a mobile phone for this project.
• Be able to use a wired headset or the device microphone for recording phrases.
• Have access to a quiet indoor environment to do the recordings.
• Pass initial accent screening.

Where is the project taking place?

This is a fully remote project. You can participate from anywhere within the United States.

How long does it take?

We estimate it will take approximately 30 minutes to complete this project.

How much is the compensation?

You will receive $25 USD for your fully completed and accepted assets.

As payment method, we offer PayPal, Gift Card, and Check, according to your preference.

Please note that all submissions will be checked by our Quality Assurance team and compensation will be provided for fully completed and accepted assets. The project team will provide you with feedback once the Quality Check process is completed.

Questions or doubts?

If you have any doubts or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: [e-mail]

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