Record clear, expressive Northern English speech for text-to-speech training and evaluation. This flexible contractor role offers less than 20 hours per week and pays $50 to $100 per hour.
Audio & Speech
Remote Hourly · $50–$100/hr
$50–$100/hr
Compensation
1 country
Eligibility
Entry
Experience
Jul 10, 2026
Posted
Open to applicants in
United Kingdom
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About AI Training Work
AI training is the human side of building modern artificial intelligence. People record, review, label, and evaluate examples that help systems understand speech and produce more natural results. Audio contributors directly influence how text-to-speech technology sounds and responds.
Work remotely with a computer, microphone, and internet connection
Support cutting-edge speech and language technology
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The Role
OpenTrain is seeking a female voice actor who currently resides in northern UK and has an authentic Northern English accent. You will record high-quality speech samples for training and evaluating text-to-speech systems.
The work includes conversational, narrative, and instructional scripts. You will maintain consistent accent, pacing, pronunciation, and delivery while providing natural expression and completing additional takes when variation in emotion or emphasis is required.
Role type: Part-time contractor
Time requirement: Less than 20 hours per week
Location: Northern UK
Language: English
Pay: $50 to $100 USD per hour
What You’ll Do
You will produce clear, consistent recordings while following detailed instructions for the recording setup and file formatting. The project may require multiple versions of the same script with different emotional and stylistic delivery.
Record voice samples across diverse conversational, narrative, and instructional scripts
Deliver expressive speech with strong control over tone, pacing, pronunciation, and intonation
Keep your voice, accent, and delivery consistent across recording sessions
Follow detailed recording guidelines for setup and file formatting
Provide multiple takes with varied tone, pacing, emotion, or emphasis when requested
Requirements
Applicants should bring voice performance experience and the ability to produce reliable, natural-sounding recordings from a quiet environment. A professional or near-professional setup is expected for this audio work.
Female voice actor with a natural Northern English accent
Current residence in northern UK
Experience in voice acting, dubbing, narration, podcasting, or broadcasting
Professional or near-professional recording setup with a quality microphone
Quiet recording environment
Strong diction, intonation, and emotional range
Ability to follow scripts precisely while keeping delivery natural
Comfort providing multiple takes with varied tone, pacing, and emotion
Who Should Apply
This opportunity may suit an entry-level AI-training contributor with relevant voice, narration, podcasting, dubbing, or broadcasting experience. It is especially suited to someone who can combine authentic Northern English pronunciation with precise script reading and expressive performance.
Voice actors seeking flexible remote project work
Narrators, podcasters, broadcasters, or dubbing professionals
Contributors who can maintain consistent audio delivery across sessions
Applicants comfortable working independently with detailed recording instructions
How to Apply
Create a free profile on OpenTrain and apply to this project in minutes. Be prepared to describe your relevant voice experience, confirm your Northern UK residence and accent, and demonstrate that you have a suitable microphone and quiet recording environment.
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