About the Role
The role involves recording spoken Kannada in various contexts to improve AI understanding of tone, inflection, and regional nuances. Performances must reflect natural, everyday speech.
Responsibilities
- Record voice samples in Kannada following specific prompts
- Deliver varied intonations and emotional tones as required
- Follow pronunciation guidelines to ensure consistency
- Submit audio files according to technical specifications
- Adapt speech for different contexts such as casual, formal, or expressive
- Review recordings for clarity and accuracy
- Meet deadlines for assigned voice sessions
- Collaborate with project leads on performance feedback
- Maintain a quiet recording environment
- Use recommended equipment for optimal sound quality
- Participate in training sessions for project requirements
- Report technical issues promptly
- Ensure recordings reflect standard Kannada dialects
- Avoid background noise and audio distortions
- Contribute to building a diverse speech dataset
Nice to Have
- Background in theater, broadcasting, or voice work
- Experience with AI or machine learning data projects
- Formal training in speech or linguistics
- Previous remote work in audio production
- Familiarity with Indian regional dialects
Compensation
Competitive hourly rate
Work Arrangement
Remote
Team
Collaborative team focused on AI language development
Project Duration
Initial assignment lasts 8 weeks with possible extensions based on performance and project needs.
Equipment Requirements
A quiet space and a USB microphone or equivalent recording device are required. High-quality audio is essential.
Time Commitment
Approximately 10 hours per week, with flexible scheduling available.
Not available
