Voiceover Artist

Outlier; Metairie (LA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Outlier is seeking a Voiceover Artist to enhance AI models through expressive audio recordings. This freelance role involves recording scripts and participating in interactive conversations, requiring strong vocal skills and a quiet recording environment. Ideal candidates may come from diverse backgrounds, including theater and customer support.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in English.
• Strong vocal expression and emotional range.
• Quiet, distraction-free recording environment.

Responsibilities

• Record short voice clips with different tones, emotions, and styles.
• Edit and review scripts for clarity and flow.
• Maintain high-quality audio recordings.

Skills

Vocal expression

Emotional range

Clear speaking

Tools

Audacity

Job description

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About the Role

Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by collecting high-quality human feedback. We are recruiting individuals who can bring energy, emotion, and clarity to their voice, whether you’re a professional voice actor or naturally expressive. This role supports a research initiative to help AI better understand human speech, tone, intent, and emotion.

What to Expect

• Contribute to audio-based tasks, including solo and interactive recordings.
• Read short scripts in various tones or emotional styles.
• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations on topics like movies, personal experiences, or cultural perspectives.

Who Should Apply?

Not just professional voice actors—ideal candidates may have backgrounds in:

• Call centers or customer support
• Improv or theater
• Podcasting
• Vocal performance or singing
• Or are naturally outgoing, expressive, and clear-speaking

Requirements

• Native fluency in English
• Strong vocal expression and emotional range
• Quiet, distraction-free recording environment
• Any prior voice-related experience or comfort speaking on mic

Nice to Have

• Theater, improv, or acting background
• Classical vocal training or public speaking experience
• Audio interface or professional-grade mic setup

Responsibilities

• Record short voice clips with different tones, emotions, and styles
• Provide feedback on recordings from others
• Edit and review scripts for clarity and flow
• Maintain high-quality audio recordings using tools like Audacity

Additional Information

Payment is up to $40 USD per hour for core voice recording projects. Candidates in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington are currently ineligible.

This is a 1099 contract opportunity via Outlier.ai. It is freelance; internships, sponsorships, or employment are not offered. You must be authorized to work in your country. International students on visas may qualify; consult your advisor for details.