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VO Talent - Irish English
Alignerr • Ireland
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$120–$200/hr
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What You'll Do
- Record natural, conversational Irish English speech in a professional studio environment
- Participate in both solo single-speaker sessions and paired dual-speaker dialogue recordings
- Bring dialogue to life in a way that sounds authentic, unscripted, and human
- Follow light direction to vary tone, pacing, and delivery as needed
- Help AI systems learn the genuine sound of Irish English — not a caricature of it
About the Role
What if your voice could directly shape how AI understands and communicates with millions of Irish English speakers around the world? We're looking for professional voice actors and voice-over artists with authentic Irish accents to take part in paid studio recording sessions for a leading AI speech research project. This is a unique, well-compensated contract role for a small number of talented voice professionals. Your voice won't be cloned — it will be used to help AI systems better understand the natural rhythms, cadence, and character of real Irish English speech.
- Organisation: Alignerr
- Type: Contract
- Sessions: 2–3 sessions of 4 hours each
- Format: In-person professional recording studio (locally assigned in Ireland)
Who You Are
- A professional voice actor or voice-over artist with real recording experience
- A native or near-native Irish English speaker — your accent is authentic and natural
- Currently based in Ireland
- Comfortable performing natural conversational dialogue, not just formal narration
- Receptive to direction, reliable, and easy to work with in a studio setting
- Confident performing both solo and paired dialogue formats
Nice to Have
- Acting or performance background
- Experience in broadcast, podcast production, or commercial voice work
- Prior studio recording credits or a voice portfolio
Why Join Us
- Competitive hourly compensation for professional creative work
- Be part of a cutting-edge AI research project working with leading research labs
- A rare, specific opportunity where your Irish accent is not just welcome — it's essential
- Meaningful work that shapes how AI hears and understands Irish English for years to come
- Potential for additional sessions and ongoing project involvement
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in one or more of: English, Irish, or Irish English
Why this role
What if your voice could directly shape how AI understands and communicates with millions of Irish English speakers around the world? We're looking for professional voice actors and voice-over artists with authentic Irish accents to take part in paid studio recording sessions for a leading AI speech research project. This is a unique, well-compensa
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Common questions
Does Alignerr have a trainer community?
Yes, and it's a genuine strength. Once you're assigned to a project, you join Slack channels where you can get rubric clarifications from admins and talk to other trainers. That kind of support is rare in AI training and matters most when guidelines are ambiguous or shift mid-project.
How hard is the Alignerr assessment?
Hard, and unforgiving. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for timed, role-specific tests: a blank coding environment for engineers, strict grammar and fact-checking for writers. Treat it as one shot. Failing or abandoning it typically locks you out of that role permanently, with no retake.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
No. Instead of client deliverables, you're given complex scenarios to evaluate: grading the AI's logic, correcting its hallucinations, and supplying expert-level reasoning it doesn't have on its own. The job is closer to teaching than consulting.
Why do these AI training roles pay so much?
Because general knowledge isn't what's being tested. The model already knows the basics; what it needs is expertise on edge cases, the rare, difficult, highly technical judgment calls only a senior professional in the field would make correctly.
What does Voice Acting work look like for a VO Talent - Irish English?
Tasks here are scoped to Voice Acting, not generic labeling. As a VO Talent - Irish English, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Voice Acting) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Voice Acting background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
English, Irish, and Irish English are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $120–$200/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
Do I need to be fluent in English, Irish, or Irish English?
Yes. This role specifically requires English, Irish, or Irish English proficiency, on top of the English most AI training work assumes by default. If English is not a language you're fluent in, this is not the right role. Filter for your native language to find better-matched listings.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Alignerr's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Can I apply from outside Ireland?
This specific role is open only to people based in Ireland. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply.
What is the barrier to entry for Alignerr?
A difficult, timed technical assessment in your specific domain, like Python, physics, or language. Passing it is required before you're eligible for any paid projects.