Voice Narrator - AI Trainer

Obsidian; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 137,760; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian is looking for USA-based voice actors with native American English accents to provide high-quality voice recordings for AI text-to-speech systems. Ideal candidates should have a proven background in voice acting and access to a professional recording setup. Responsibilities include recording diverse scripts and maintaining vocal consistency across sessions.

Applicants must be available for 5-10 hours a week and agree to possible voice cloning for client applications. Preferred qualifications include experience in TTS, audiobooks, and familiarity with audio editing tools.

Qualifications

• Native American English speaker currently based in the United States.
• Proven experience in voice acting, dubbing, narration, podcasting, or broadcasting.
• Access to a professional or near-professional recording setup.

Responsibilities

• Record high-quality voice samples across diverse scripts.
• Deliver clear, natural, and expressive speech.
• Follow detailed recording guidelines accurately.

Skills

Voice acting

Diction

Consistency in delivery

Emotional range

Intonation

Tools

Audio editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition)

Job description

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to build next‑generation text‑to‑speech (TTS) systems capable of producing natural, expressive, and human‑like voices. We are seeking USA‑based voice actors with native American English accents to contribute high‑quality voice recordings for training and evaluating cutting‑edge speech models. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in voice acting, narration, or broadcast who can deliver consistent, expressive, and clean audio across a variety of scripts.

Key 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

Requirements

• Native American English speaker currently based in the United States
• Proven experience in voice acting, dubbing, narration, podcasting, or broadcasting
• Access to a professional or near‑professional recording setup (quality microphone, quiet environment, pop filter, etc.)
• Strong command of intonation, diction, and emotional range
• Ability to follow scripts precisely while maintaining natural delivery
• Reliable availability for 5-10 hours per week over the project duration
• [IMP] Your voice may be cloned for the clients CX AI Agent so please only apply if you are okay with voice cloning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recording for TTS, audiobooks, IVR systems, or AI voice datasets
• Familiarity with audio editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper)
• Ability to deliver multiple vocal styles (e.g., conversational, corporate, energetic, calm)