Voice Narrator - Fully Remote
mercorMillbrae (CA)
About the role
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to build next-generation text-to-speech (TTS) systems capable of producing natural, expressive, and human-like voices. We are seekingUSA-based voice actors with native Southern American English accents(e.g. Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi) to contribute high-quality voice recordings for training and evaluating cutting-edge speech models. This role is open to both experienced voice professionals and newcomers with a naturally clear, expressive voice and a good recording setup - prior voice-acting experience is a plus but not required.
This is an ongoing opening - we onboard new voices on a rolling basis, so applications are always welcome. The engagement itself is a single recording session of approximately 4 hours. A second session of similar length may follow depending on the client's needs, though this isn't guaranteed.
Your voice recordings will be used exclusively for the client's internal CX AI Agent. They will not be sold, licensed, or reused for any other product, dataset, or purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
Record high-quality voice samples across diverse scripts (conversational, narrative, instructional, etc.)Deliverclear, natural, and expressive speechwith strong control over tone, pacing, and pronunciation Maintainconsistency in voice, accent, and deliveryacross recording sessions Follow detailed recording guidelines (environment, microphone setup, file formatting)Perform multiple takes with variation in emotion, emphasis, and style when required
Requirements:
Native Southern American English speaker currently based in the United States, with an authentic Southern US accentA clear, natural, and expressive voice (prior voice acting, narration, or broadcast experience is a plus, not required)Access to aprofessional or near-professional recording setup(quality microphone, quiet environment, pop filter, etc.)Strong command ofintonation, diction, and emotional range Ability to follow scripts precisely while maintaining natural delivery Availability fora single ~4-hour recording session, with the possibility of a further session of similar length later on[IMP]: Your voice may be cloned for the client's CX AI Agent so please only apply if you are okay with voice cloning. Your recordings will not be sold or reused outside of this specific use case.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience recording forTTS, audiobooks, IVR systems, or AI voice datasets Familiarity with audio editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper)Ability to delivermultiple vocal styles(e.g., conversational, corporate, energetic, calm)
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