English Speaker – Audio Data Collection

English Speaker – Audio Data Collection

Location: Remote – India
Engagement Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
Project Type: Remote, Project-Based
Indicative Compensation: Approximately $2.62 per hour

About the Role

We are looking for English-speaking contributors from across India to participate in an audio data collection project supporting the development of AI-powered speech recognition systems.

In this role, you will record natural, authentic English speech with your Indian accent across a variety of topics and speaking scenarios, including everyday conversations, technical discussions, scripted sentences, and simulated customer-service interactions.

Your recordings will help build high-quality speech datasets that represent India's diverse regional accents, linguistic backgrounds, and speaking styles.

Contributors will use their personal recording devices, such as smartphones or laptops, and follow project-specific guidelines to ensure recordings meet the required technical and quality standards.

Apply at: https://earner.humenium.ai/opportunity/63e33555-cbe6-4931-a9f6-2d513977b8fc

What You'll Do

• Record natural Indian-accented English speech across assigned topics and categories.
• Participate in recording activities involving everyday conversations, technical discussions, scripted speech, and customer-service simulations.
• Record device commands, dictation, and other assigned speech samples.
• Ensure that at least 70% of the recorded content is in English.
• Maintain clear pronunciation and natural speaking patterns throughout recordings.
• Use personal devices, such as smartphones or laptops, to capture audio.
• Follow all project-specific recording instructions and technical quality guidelines.
• Ensure all submitted recordings are original and free from unauthorized third-party content.
• Provide informed consent for the use of recordings in commercial AI model training.

Must-Have Requirements

• Must be based in India.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Comfortable speaking English with a natural Indian accent.
• Ability to communicate clearly and naturally across different topics.
• Access to a smartphone, laptop, or suitable audio recording device.
• Reliable internet connection for submitting recordings.
• Willingness to provide informed consent for commercial AI model training.
• Ability to follow recording instructions and maintain the required audio quality.

Nice to Have

• Speakers from all Indian states and linguistic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience in audio recording, voice-over work, or speech-related projects.
• Familiarity with topics such as technology, finance, business, and customer service.
• Experience working with audio data collection or annotation guidelines.

Required Skills

• Speech & Accent Evaluation
• English Speaking
• Clear Communication
• Pronunciation
• Audio Recording
• Ability to Follow Guidelines
• Attention to Detail

Language Requirements

• English (Indian Accent)

Contract & Payment

• Indicative Rate: Approximately $2.62 per hour.
• Payment Terms: To be confirmed at the time of offer.
• Engagement: Independent Contractor.
• Work Arrangement: Remote, project-based freelance opportunity.

Additional Information

• This is a remote freelance opportunity open to eligible participants across India.
• Contributors may be assigned different recording categories, including natural conversations, technical discussions, scripted speech, customer-service simulations, device commands, and dictation.
• All recordings must meet the specified audio quality standards.
• Participants must provide informed consent for commercial AI model training.
• Recordings must be original and comply with all project-specific content and submission guidelines.
• Payment will be issued in accordance with the agreed project terms after the submitted recordings meet the required quality standards.