Voice Talent - UK English

Voice Talent - UK English

Posted 4 days ago by Alignerr

Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Voice Talent involves participating in paid studio recording sessions to assist AI research teams in developing human-like speech systems. Candidates must be professional UK English voice actors or voice-over artists with a native accent, capable of delivering natural dialogue. The position is contract-based and requires in-person participation in Birmingham, England. No prior AI experience is necessary, but a strong vocal ability and reliability in a studio setting are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Record natural, conversational UK English speech in a professional studio environment
  • Participate in single-speaker recording sessions and dual-speaker dialogue exchanges
  • Deliver realistic, unscripted-sounding speech across a range of tones and styles
  • Follow light direction to vary pacing, tone, and delivery as needed
  • Bring authentic British vocal character to every session

Key Skills:

  • Professional voice actor or voice-over artist with hands-on recording experience
  • Native or near-native UK English speaker with a natural, authentic accent
  • Comfortable performing natural conversation and dialogue
  • Reliable, professional, and receptive to direction in a studio setting
  • Fluent in English at a working level for communication and session coordination
  • Nice to have: Acting or performance background, experience in broadcast or podcast production, prior studio recording experience

Salary (Rate): £160.00 hourly

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Voice Talent — UK English (AI Speech Training)

About The Role

What if your voice could directly shape how AI understands and communicates with millions of people? We're looking for professional UK English voice actors and voice-over artists to take part in paid studio recording sessions — helping leading AI research teams build speech systems that truly sound human. This is a contract role for experienced voice talent based in the United Kingdom. No AI background needed — just a great voice, a native UK English accent, and the ability to deliver natural, compelling dialogue.

Organisation: Alignerr

Type: Contract

Session Format: Professional studio recording (in-person)

Session Length: 4-hour sessions (2–3 sessions total)

Please note: This project is AI speech research — it does not involve voice cloning.

What You'll Do

  • Record natural, conversational UK English speech in a professional studio environment
  • Participate in single-speaker recording sessions and dual-speaker dialogue exchanges
  • Deliver realistic, unscripted-sounding speech across a range of tones and styles
  • Follow light direction to vary pacing, tone, and delivery as needed
  • Bring authentic British vocal character to every session

Who You Are

  • A professional voice actor or voice-over artist with hands-on recording experience
  • A native or near-native UK English speaker with a natural, authentic accent
  • Currently based in the United Kingdom
  • Comfortable performing natural conversation and dialogue — not just narration
  • Reliable, professional, and receptive to direction in a studio setting
  • Fluent in English at a working level for communication and session coordination

Nice to Have

  • Acting or performance background
  • Experience in broadcast, podcast production, or commercial voice-over
  • Prior studio recording experience in a professional environment

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI speech projects alongside leading research labs
  • Competitive contract pay for your time and expertise
  • Be part of meaningful work that shapes how AI understands the human voice
  • Short, defined commitment — just 2 to 3 focused sessions
  • Contribute to technology that will be heard by millions of people worldwide