Voice Actor – American English (USA)

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to build next-generation text-to-speech (TTS) systems capable of producing natural, expressive, and human-like voices. We are seeking USA-based voice actors with native American English accents to contribute high-quality voice recordings for training and evaluating cutting-edge speech models. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in voice acting, narration, or broadcast who can deliver consistent, expressive, and clean audio across a variety of scripts.

Record high-quality voice samples across diverse scripts (conversational, narrative, instructional, etc.)

USA-based voice actors with native American English accents

Key Responsibilities

clear, natural, and expressive speech

consistency in voice, accent, and delivery

Requirements

Native American English speaker currently based in the United States

voice acting, dubbing, narration, podcasting, or broadcasting

professional or near-professional recording setup

intonation, diction, and emotional range

10–20 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications

TTS, audiobooks, IVR systems, or AI voice datasets

multiple vocal styles

Why Join

state-of-the-art AI voice technology

sound, communicate, and express emotion

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to build next-generation text-to-speech (TTS) systems capable of producing natural, expressive, and human-like voices. We are seeking USA-based voice actors with native American English accents to contribute high-quality voice recordings for training and evaluating cutting-edge speech models. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in voice acting, narration, or broadcast who can deliver consistent, expressive, and clean audio across a variety of scripts. Record high-quality voice samples across diverse scripts (conversational, narrative, instructional, etc.) Deliver clear, natural, and expressive speech with strong control over tone, pacing, and pronunciation Maintain consistency in voice, accent, and delivery across recording sessions Follow detailed recording guidelines (environment, microphone setup, file formatting) Perform multiple takes with variation in emotion, emphasis, and style when required Review and self-QA recordings to ensure minimal background noise, clipping, or artifacts Collaborate with project teams to refine delivery based on model training needs Native American English speaker currently based in the United States Proven experience in voice acting, dubbing, narration, podcasting, or broadcasting Access to a professional or near-professional recording setup (quality microphone, quiet environment, pop filter, etc.) Strong command of intonation, diction, and emotional range Ability to follow scripts precisely while maintaining natural delivery Reliable availability for 10–20 hours per week over the project duration Experience recording for TTS, audiobooks, IVR systems, or AI voice datasets Familiarity with audio editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper) Ability to deliver multiple vocal styles (e.g., conversational, corporate, energetic, calm) Contribute to state-of-the-art AI voice technology used by millions globally Opportunity to shape how future AI systems sound, communicate, and express emotion Work directly with top-tier AI researchers and engineers We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

• Record high-quality voice samples across diverse scripts (conversational, narrative, instructional, etc.)
• Deliver clear, natural, and expressive speech with strong control over tone, pacing, and pronunciation
• Maintain consistency in voice, accent, and delivery across recording sessions
• Follow detailed recording guidelines (environment, microphone setup, file formatting)
• Perform multiple takes with variation in emotion, emphasis, and style when required
• Review and self-QA recordings to ensure minimal background noise, clipping, or artifacts
• Collaborate with project teams to refine delivery based on model training needs
• Native American English speaker currently based in the United States
• Proven experience in voice acting, dubbing, narration, podcasting, or broadcasting
• Access to a professional or near-professional recording setup (quality microphone, quiet environment, pop filter, etc.)
• Strong command of intonation, diction, and emotional range
• Ability to follow scripts precisely while maintaining natural delivery
• Reliable availability for 10–20 hours per week over the project duration
• Experience recording for TTS, audiobooks, IVR systems, or AI voice datasets
• Familiarity with audio editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper)
• Ability to deliver multiple vocal styles (e.g., conversational, corporate, energetic, calm)
• Contribute to state-of-the-art AI voice technology used by millions globally
• Opportunity to shape how future AI systems sound, communicate, and express emotion
• Work directly with top-tier AI researchers and engineers