German Expressive Voice AI Trainer

Job summary

Record short audio clips and read or perform brief scripts using varied tones, emotions, and speaking styles. Review audio, capture details in text, and help improve AI systems' understanding of human speech and expression.

Job details

Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: how we speak, express emotion, communicate intent, and respond naturally in everyday situations. We are looking for native German speakers who are comfortable using their voice. This project is a strong fit for people who can bring clarity, personality, and emotional range to short audio recordings. You do not need to be a professional actor, but you should be expressive, confident, and able to speak naturally in front of a microphone. What You'll Work On You may be asked to complete a variety of audio and text-based tasks, such as: Recording short audio clips Reading or acting brief scripts with different tones, emotions, or speaking styles Listening to or reviewing audio clips and capturing details in text Helping improve AI systems' understanding of human speech, tone, and expression Who This Is For This opportunity may be a great match if you have experience in: Acting, theater, or improv Podcasting, streaming, or vocal performance Call centers, sales, or customer support Public speaking or presenting Any role where clear, expressive communication is important Naturally outgoing and expressive speakers are encouraged to apply, even without formal performance experience. Requirements Native fluency in German Strong vocal clarity, expression, and emotional range Quiet, distraction-free recording environment Reliable internet connection Must not be located in any restricted country or region listed below Nice to Have Theater, improv, acting, or voiceover experience Classical vocal training or public speaking background Professional microphone or home recording setup Prior experience recording audio content Pay This project pays up to $29 USD per hour for core project work. Contributors may also be eligible for additional incentive opportunities through Missions, Outlier's version of surge pricing. Rates and available work may vary based on skills assessment, project needs, expertise, location, and other factors. Some onboarding, assessment, or non-core work may be paid at a different rate. Location Eligibility This opportunity is open to qualified contributors in the selected posting countries, except individuals located in Cambodia, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Afghanistan, Belarus, China, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Macau, Myanmar/Burma, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, Somalia, Ukraine, or Yemen.

What you’ll do

Record short audio clips and read or perform brief scripts using varied tones, emotions, and speaking styles. Review audio, capture details in text, and help improve AI systems' understanding of human speech and expression.

Requirements

Applicants must be native German speakers with clear, expressive voices and access to a quiet recording environment and reliable internet. Professional acting experience is not required, but confidence and natural expressiveness are important; applicants must also be located outside the listed restricted countries and regions.

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• Customer support · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• German Fluency
• Vocal Clarity
• Expressive Speaking
• Emotional Range
• Audio Recording
• Script Reading
• Acting
• Listening
• Audio Review
• Written Transcription
• Public Speaking
• Natural Communication
• Microphone Use
• Reliable Internet Access

Job areas

• Technology
• Creative & Media
• Data & Analytics

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