English Voice Actor / Actress (US & Canada)

About Babel Audio

Babel Audio partners with leading technology companies to collect high-quality voice data that trains frontier AI models. We work with thousands of participants worldwide to capture authentic human conversation, so that AI can better understand and communicate with humanity.

About the Role

Babel Audio is looking for expressive English-speaking voice actors in the US and Canada for a scripted, two-person project. You and a partner will record a conversation together over a call. One of you plays a person going through a real moment (the "User"). The other plays an AI voice assistant (the "Assistant") who helps them with a real-world task and "uses tools" out loud along the way ("let me pull up your order," "I'll set a reminder for that").

What matters most is how things are said. The User moves through strong emotions as the scene unfolds, such as sad, frustrated, relieved or euphoric, and the Assistant responds the way a good friend would. We're looking for very emotive performers who can bring a script to life and are comfortable going big on emotion.

You might play:

• A caller panicking because their flight was cancelled on the way to a wedding
• Someone thrilled, then nervous, as they budget their first paycheck
• A pet owner trying to stay calm while booking an urgent vet visit
• An assistant who stays warm and steady with an upset caller, and laughs along at a joke

Scripts are provided, so no writing or improv is needed. Each conversation runs about 5 to 15 minutes. You choose when to record.

Who Can Apply?

• Native or fully fluent English speakers living in the United States or Canada
• People who can deliver strong, clearly audible emotion from a script, from joy and relief to frustration and fear
• People who can read naturally with a partner, react in the moment and keep the energy up for a full conversation
• Voice-acting or acting experience is a plus, not a requirement
• People who own a quality external microphone or headset (see Technical Requirements below)

Compensation

• $75 USD / recorded hour
• Additional performance-based incentives may be available

Technical Requirements

• Clear and consistent voice quality
• External microphone: USB preferred (or XLR; but no built-in, wireless/HF, or Bluetooth microphones)
• Recording setup: Computer required (no mobile devices or smartphones)
• Environment: Quiet, no background noise, acoustically treated, or soundproof space (no noticeable echo)
• Internet connection: Stable connection for high-quality recording
• Pop filter or foam windscreen: Strongly recommended

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The compensation rate referenced in this posting is applicable to individuals who are current residents of the United States. Candidates located in other geographies are subject to location-based rates, which may differ. Applicable rates will be communicated at the time of offer on the Babel Audio dashboard.