English Audio Recording Expert (UK)
Micro1 • Remote, United Kingdom
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$10–$30/hr
Actively Hiring
850 openings
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Job Title: English Audio Recording Expert (UK) Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Join our customer's team as an Audio Recording Expert, where your expertise in voice and audio production will drive the creation of high-quality voice samples on your language. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your passion for audio and linguistic diversity while working remotely with a dynamic, global team. If you excel at both the technical and creative aspects of voice recording, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Record your own voice while ensuring clarity, natural delivery, and accurate pitch/tone.
- Maintain strict audio quality standards and manage post-recording cleanup as needed.
- Collaborate with the customer’s team to understand project requirements and deliver recordings on time.
- Provide feedback and suggestions for enhancing script delivery and audio quality.
- Adjust delivery style to suit different project contexts and language nuances.
- Organize and manage recordings, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
- Communicate effectively through written and verbal channels to align with team goals.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience in audio recording, engineering, voice-over, or a related field.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with a keen ear for pitch, tone, and clarity.
- Ability to deliver natural, engaging audio performances in at least one language, and willingness to try multiple languages.
- Familiarity with audio editing software and recording equipment.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple recordings independently.
- Passion for linguistic diversity and language learning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience as a voice-over artist, audio engineer, or linguist.
- Proficiency in more than one language.
- Background in audio production for global or multicultural projects.
Requirements
- audio recording
- audio editing software
- voice-over
- audio engineering
- multilingual communication
- verbal communication
- written communication
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Why this role
The English Audio Recording Expert (UK) role at micro1 pays $10-$30 per hour for UK-based voice and audio professionals who deliver scripted recordings with real audio engineering and quality control skill. The project draws on voice-over and audio production experience specifically. This role expects professional-grade recording quality rather than casual home recording.
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Common questions
Does Micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.
What does the Micro1 application process look like?
Expect a screening interview with Zara, Micro1's AI recruiter. Prepare for it like a real video call: good lighting, clear audio, verbal answers to technical questions. A human manager reviews the recording afterward, and some roles add a short skills assessment on top.
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 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.
What does Generalist work look like for an English Audio Recording Expert (UK)?
Tasks here are scoped to Generalist, not generic labeling. As an English Audio Recording Expert (UK), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Generalist) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Generalist background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
audio recording, audio editing software, voice-over, and audio engineering 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.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 850 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $10–$30/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.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Micro1'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 the United Kingdom?
This specific role is open only to people based in the United Kingdom. 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.