German Expressive Voice AI Trainer

Braintrust; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: speech, emotion, and intent. We are seeking native German speakers who can be expressive on microphone for short audio clips, without requiring professional acting experience.

You will record, read scripts with different tones, review audio, and help train AI to better recognize human speech. This remote, part-time role pays up to $29 per hour.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in German.
• Strong vocal clarity and expressive range.
• Quiet recording environment.

Responsibilities

• Record short audio clips.
• Read or perform scripts with varied tones and emotions.
• Review audio clips and annotate details in text.
• Help improve AI understanding of speech and tone.

Skills

Native German

Expressive voice

Audio recording

Tools

Microphone setup

Job description

• Rate: $29/hr
• Hours: 20 hours / week
• Experience: 1 - 3 years
• Location: United States | Canada + 4 more

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 German 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

Who This Is For

• - 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 German
• - 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 $29 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.

Company: Outlier