Outlier AI
Bring Your Voice to AI Training - English
Job Description
Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you interested in assisting researchers in training the next generation of audio machine-learning models? This research aims to improve the models' understanding of human speech and requests and make them more friendly and compassionate.
Requirements:
- Native fluency in English (North American Accent)
- Ability to express a wide range of emotions through voice
- Ability to record in a quiet environment without background noise
- Access to an at home recording studio
- Experience with any voice-related work (e.g., voiceover acting, podcasting, audio narration)
- Access to a high-fidelity microphone for recordings
Nice to Haves:
- Background in on-screen or on-stage acting, classical voice training, or vocal music
- Access to an audio interface device
Responsibilities:
- Record short conversations that convey different emotions, accents, and audio modulations
- Review and provide feedback on recordings made by other users
- Review and edit scripts
- Ensure high-quality audio by maintaining clear, professional recordings
- Save files to Audacity and maintain organized file management
- You can view responses to frequently asked questions here - FAQ Document
Payment:
- Currently, pay rates for core project work for voice recording are up to $40 USD per hour.
Note: Candidates based in the states of Illinois, Texas, and Washington are currently not eligible.
PLEASE NOTE: We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants’ needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with the Outlier Privacy Policy and our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data.
- This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. If you are an international student, you may be able to sign up for Outlier if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax and/or immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances.
PLEASE NOTE: We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants’ needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with the Outlier Privacy Policy and our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data.
This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. If you are an international student, you may be able to sign up for Outlier if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax and/or immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances.
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