Voice Actor: CX Agent Voice Cloning (Swiss German)
Mercor • Remote, Germany
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$50–$150/hr
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Today
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What We Know About This Role
- Weekly hours
- 5–10 hrs/week
About this Role
From the Mercor listing
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 Switzerland-based native Swiss German speakers 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.
Your voice recordings will be used exclusively for the client's internal CX AI Agent. They will not be sold, licensed, or reused for any other product, dataset, or purpose.
Key Responsibilities
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
Requirements
Native Swiss German speaker currently based in Switzerland
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 5-10 hours per week over the project duration
[IMP]: Your voice may be cloned for the client's CX AI Agent so please only apply if you are okay with voice cloning. Your recordings will not be sold or reused outside of this specific use case.
Preferred Qualifications
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)
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in one of: Remote, Germany
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Voice Acting
What to Expect
Looking at Mercor Voice Acting listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 25.1 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in.
Based on 27 extracted Mercor Voice Acting listings.
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in German
Key Responsibilities
- 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)
Why This Role
At $100/hr, this Voice Actor: CX Agent Voice Cloning (Swiss German) position pays like specialized consulting without the client overhead. You set the hours, and the work draws directly on your Voice Acting background rather than requiring you to relearn a new skill set.
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