About the Role:
We are looking for Native-level English (US) contributors with professional voice recording experience, including voice actors, dubbing artists, podcasters, and radio or broadcast hosts, to join the Hydrus Project.
This means submitting a short audition, and if selected, completing two supervised recording sessions using your own professional microphone and a quiet space.
Important Note: Candidates must have a professional microphone device, meaning a separate, dedicated microphone used specifically for recording or streaming.
Examples of acceptable devices include (but are not limited to):
- RODE: NT-USB Mini, PodMic USB, Wireless GO/Pro
- Blue: Yeti, Yeti Orb, Bluebird, Baby Bottle
- Other professional recording microphones of similar quality are also acceptable.
Key Responsibilities
Submit two audition recordings: one natural, unscripted sample (~30 seconds) and one scripted customer-service sample (~30 seconds)
If selected, complete two supervised recording sessions of approximately 4 hours each
Participate in natural conversation, prompted discussions, and scripted customer-service scenarios during sessions
Record using your own professional home studio setup
Project Details:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: up to 4 hours with possible extension
- Job Type: Freelance
- Location: Remote (US)
- Language: English
- Pay Rate: $48/hour
Native-level English (US) speaker
Natural, authentic, friendly, and conversational customer-service speaking style
Access to a professional home recording environment: high-quality microphone, pop filter, and a quiet space free of background noise
Ability to record audio meeting technical specifications: WAV format, 24-bit, 48kHz
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