Mercor
Audiobook Narrator
Remote Middle $9.5k/mo
Summary
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. They are hiring a contract Voice Actor/Audiobook Narrator to record high-quality voice samples for projects that support model training and related voice dataset needs.
What you'll do
- Record high-quality voice samples across diverse scripts (conversational, narrative, instructional).
- Deliver clear, natural, expressive speech with control over tone, pacing, and pronunciation.
- Maintain consistency in voice, accent, and delivery across sessions.
- Follow recording guidelines for environment, microphone setup, and file formatting.
- Provide multiple takes with variations in emotion, emphasis, and style when required.
- Review and self-QA recordings to minimize background noise, clipping, and artifacts.
- Collaborate with project teams to refine delivery based on model training needs.
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 10–20 hours per week over the project duration.
Preferred: Experience recording for TTS, audiobooks, IVR systems, or AI voice datasets.
Preferred: Familiarity with audio editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper).
Preferred: Ability to deliver multiple vocal styles (conversational, corporate, energetic, calm).
Conditions
- Contract role.
- Remote.
- Commitment: 10–20 hours per week.
- Compensation: $50–$60 per hour.
- Application steps: upload resume, AI interview, submit form.
- Support: support@mercor.com; resources available via provided documentation link.