German (Germany) Recording Director

Bot Jobs; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Welocalize is seeking a German (Germany) Recording Director to lead voice sessions for Hydrus. You will direct performers through scripted scenarios, coach natural delivery, and adapt wording for regional authenticity while monitoring mic technique and audio quality.

This freelance remote role requires clear direction, improvisational skills, and strong rapport with performers of all levels, ensuring sessions stay on track and recording targets are met.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in German (Germany) with natural phrasing.
• Experience directing voice talent or audio production.
• Ability to give clear, actionable performance direction.
• Strong knowledge of basic recording/mic technique.

Responsibilities

• Direct voice performers through scripted scenarios for natural, conversational delivery.
• Provide scene context and improvise to fill narrative gaps while keeping flow.
• Adapt wording for natural phrasing and dialect authenticity.
• Monitor mic technique, pacing, and background noise in real time.
• Manage session pacing to meet targets while maintaining quality.
• Keep organized notes on adjustments and retakes.

Skills

Voice direction

Talent coaching

Audio quality

Improvisation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Pro Tools

Adobe Audition

Reaper

Job description

German (Germany) Recording Director

About the job

• Job Title: Hydrus - Session Director - German (Germany) - 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: German (Germany)
• Pay Rate: US$65 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

Required

• 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.