Description
Project Hydrus is a scripted and conversational audio data collection project. The recordings produced help build natural, everyday-sounding synthesized voices for conversational AI products.
As Session Director, you'll lead live recording sessions with Voice Contributors, guiding them through scripted scenarios to produce natural, conversational-quality audio.
Responsibilities:
- Direct voice performers through scripted scenarios, coaching for natural, conversational delivery rather than verbatim recitation.
- Build quick scene context for performers and improvise to fill narrative or dialogue gaps live, keeping sessions flowing naturally.
- Adapt scripted wording for natural phrasing and regional/dialect authenticity as needed.
- Monitor and correct technical audio quality in real time.
- Manage session pacing to meet recording targets without sacrificing performance quality.
- Create a supportive, low-pressure environment for performers.
Requirements:
- Native fluency in Spanish with a strong ear for natural, colloquial phrasing.
- Experience directing, coaching, or producing voice or audio talent.
- Demonstrated ability to give clear, specific, actionable performance direction.
- Strong working knowledge of basic recording/mic technique.
- Comfortable improvising and adjusting scripted material on the spot.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred:
- Background in improv, theater direction, or acting coaching.
- Experience directing non-professional or first-time voice talent specifically.
- Familiarity with DAWs or recording software.
Commitment & Compensation:
- Estimated time: Approximately 8 hours calibration, plus supervision across two recording sessions.
- Freelance Remote.
- Rate: $55.00 USD per hour.