Voice recording (Caribbean/African Accent, Africa/Caribbean Countries)
Mercor • Remote, Africa, Canada, UK
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$25–$35/hr
Listed
213d ago
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What We Know About This Role
- Weekly hours
- 15 hrs/week
About this Role
From the Mercor listing
Mercor is recruiting Voice recording (Caribbean/African Accent, Africa/Caribbean Countries) to work on a research project for one of the world's top AI companies. This project involves using your professional experience to contribute to cutting-edge AI research and development.
Applicants must:
- Have 4+ years full-time work experience in this field or related area
- Be based in the US, UK, or Canada
- Be able to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week
- Have access to a desktop or laptop computer (not Chromebook)
Compensation: 30USD/hourly competitive rate based on experience and location.
Project Duration: Expected to run through mid-2026 and beyond.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in one of: Remote, Africa, Canada, etc.
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
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.
Why This Role
No office, no fixed hours, no relocation. This Voice recording (Caribbean/African Accent, Africa/Caribbean Countries) role pays $30/hr fully remote, giving you access to Voice Acting work that would otherwise be limited to a handful of major cities.
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What equipment do I need for creative AI training roles?
For voice or audio roles at this pay level, a professional home studio setup (XLR microphone, acoustically treated room) is typically required. Phone recordings and laptop mics usually get rejected by quality control.
How is my creative work actually used in AI training?
As ground-truth data: for writers, that means creative generation samples; for voice actors, it often means training text-to-speech models. Check the specific contract details on rights usage for your voice or likeness before signing.
Do creative AI training roles allow creative freedom?
Some, within limits. You're hired for your talent, but most projects still require following strict style guides, like keeping a neutral tone or matching a technical-manual style. Consistency across the dataset matters more than personal expression here.
What does Voice Acting work look like for a Voice recording (Caribbean/African Accent, Africa/Caribbean Countries)?
Tasks here are scoped to Voice Acting, not generic labeling. As a Voice recording (Caribbean/African Accent, Africa/Caribbean Countries), 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.
How many hours per week does this role require?
Based on the listing, this role is scoped at about 15 hours per week. Treat this as a real commitment expectation, not a loose estimate.
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