Voice Actor - UK English (Wales)
Summary: The role of Voice Actor involves recording authentic Welsh English speech to aid AI research teams in understanding natural conversation. This paid contract position requires professional voice actors based in Wales to participate in structured studio sessions. The focus is on delivering realistic dialogue that reflects the unique Welsh accent without the use of voice cloning. Candidates should be comfortable in a studio environment and able to follow direction for varied delivery.
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 takes
- Bring your authentic Welsh accent to recordings that will train AI speech systems
Key Skills:
- A professional voice actor or voice-over artist with relevant experience
- A native or near-native Welsh English speaker
- Currently based in Wales
- Comfortable performing natural conversation and dialogue in a studio setting
- Reliable, professional, and receptive to direction
- Fluent in English to a working level for on-set communication
- Background in acting, theatre, or performance (nice to have)
- Prior experience in broadcast, podcast production, or professional studio recording (nice to have)
- Comfort with both scripted and improvised dialogue styles (nice to have)
Salary (Rate): £100.00 hourly
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Voice Actor — Welsh English (AI Speech Recording)
About The Role
What if your voice could directly shape how AI understands the way real people in Wales speak? We're working with leading AI research teams to capture authentic Welsh English speech — and we need professional voice actors to bring it to life. This is a paid contract recording role for voice actors and voice-over artists based in Wales. You'll participate in short, structured studio sessions designed to capture natural, human-sounding conversation. This project does not involve voice cloning — your voice is used to help AI understand speech, not replicate it.
Organisation: Alignerr
Type: Contract
Session Format: In-person professional studio recording
Session Length: 4 hours per session (2–3 sessions total)
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 takes
- Bring your authentic Welsh accent to recordings that will train AI speech systems
Who You Are
- A professional voice actor or voice-over artist with relevant experience
- A native or near-native Welsh English speaker — your accent is the key qualification
- Currently based in Wales
- Comfortable performing natural conversation and dialogue in a studio setting
- Reliable, professional, and receptive to direction
- Fluent in English to a working level for on-set communication
Nice to Have
- Background in acting, theatre, or performance
- Prior experience in broadcast, podcast production, or professional studio recording
- Comfort with both scripted and improvised dialogue styles
Why Join Us
- Contribute to cutting-edge AI research projects with leading research labs
- Be part of work that ensures AI understands the authentic voices of Welsh communities
- Competitive contract pay for a focused, short-term engagement
- Work with a professional, organised team that respects your time and craft
- Potential for additional sessions as new projects launch
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