Voice Talent- UK English (Wales)
Summary: The role of Welsh Voice Actor / Voice-Over Artist involves participating in paid in-studio recording sessions for an AI speech research project aimed at improving AI's understanding of natural Welsh English conversation. Candidates must possess an authentic Welsh accent and have experience in voice acting or voice-over work. The position requires attendance at in-person sessions in Wales, contributing to a project that enhances AI technology for Welsh English speakers. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and the chance to be part of meaningful AI development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record natural, conversational Welsh English speech in a professional studio environment
- Participate in single-speaker sessions and dual-speaker dialogue recordings
- Deliver realistic, human-sounding dialogue that feels unscripted and natural
- Follow light direction to vary tone, pacing, and delivery across different scenarios
- Bring authenticity and professionalism to every session
Key Skills:
- Professional voice actor or voice-over artist with studio recording experience
- Native or near-native Welsh accent speaker
- Currently based in Wales and able to attend in-person studio sessions
- Fluent in English at a working level
- Comfortable performing natural, conversational dialogue
- Reliable, professional, and receptive to direction
- Nice to have: Acting or performance background, experience in broadcast or podcast production, comfort performing both solo monologue and back-and-forth conversational dialogue
Salary (Rate): £160.00 hourly
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Welsh Voice Actor / Voice-Over Artist (AI Speech Recording)
About The Role
What if your Welsh voice could directly shape how AI understands the way real people in Wales speak? We're looking for professional voice actors and voice-over artists with an authentic Welsh accent to take part in paid in-studio recording sessions for a leading AI speech research project. Your voice will help AI systems better recognise and understand natural human conversation — making technology more accurate and inclusive for Welsh English speakers everywhere. This project does not involve voice cloning.
Organisation: Alignerr
Type: Contract
Session Format: In-person professional recording studio (locally assigned in Wales)
Commitment: 2–3 sessions of approximately 4 hours each
What You'll Do
- Record natural, conversational Welsh English speech in a professional studio environment
- Participate in single-speaker sessions and dual-speaker dialogue recordings
- Deliver realistic, human-sounding dialogue that feels unscripted and natural
- Follow light direction to vary tone, pacing, and delivery across different scenarios
- Bring authenticity and professionalism to every session
Who You Are
- A professional voice actor or voice-over artist with studio recording experience
- A native or near-native Welsh accent speaker — your accent is your most important qualification
- Currently based in Wales and able to attend in-person studio sessions
- Fluent in English at a working level
- Comfortable performing natural, conversational dialogue — not just scripted reads
- Reliable, professional, and receptive to direction
Nice to Have
- Acting or performance background
- Experience in broadcast, podcast production, or prior studio recording work
- Comfort performing both solo monologue and back-and-forth conversational dialogue
Why Join Us
- Contribute to cutting-edge AI research alongside leading research labs
- Play a direct role in making AI more accurate and representative for Welsh English speakers
- Work with a professional, well-organised team that values your time and expertise
- Competitive hourly contract rate for skilled voice talent
- Be part of a rare, meaningful project that puts Welsh voices at the centre of AI development
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