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Professional Voice Actor - French (AI Training) About the Role What if your voice could directly ... No AI background needed - just a trained voice, a quiet space, and a sharp ear for what sounds ...

No AI background needed - just a trained voice, a professional setup, and a sharp ear for great ... Experienced voice actor, narrator, audiobook reader, or voice-over professional * Native or near ...

The Actor Teacher for the Brave Schools program serves as a primary performer in The Courage to ... Ability to pass all required background checks and fingerprinting for state licensing and ...

The Actor Teacher for the Brave Schools program serves as a primary performer in The Courage to ... Ability to pass all required background checks and fingerprinting for state licensing and ...

No AI background needed - just a commanding French voice, professional recording setup, and a sharp ... Experienced voice actor, narrator, audiobook reader, or voice-over professional * Native or near ...

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Job Duties * Acting role to work with/examine a Standardized Patient while being guided via ... BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of ...

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$15.25 - $21/hr

... actors who will portray patients in the Interprofessional Simulation Center in order to provide ... Background Check Requirements Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

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A Background Actor, also known as an extra, is a performer who appears in non-speaking roles in film, television, and commercial productions. Their job is to add realism to scenes by portraying everyday people in the background, such as pedestrians, diners, or office workers. Background Actors help create a believable environment but do not have lines or interact directly with main characters. While the role requires reliability and patience, it can be a valuable way to gain on-set experience and network in the entertainment industry.

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Professional Voice Actor - French

Alignerr

Chicago, IL • Remote

Other

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Professional Voice Actor - French (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your voice could directly shape how AI speaks to millions of French speakers around the world? We're looking for experienced French-speaking voice actors to record professional-grade audio and evaluate AI-generated speech - helping the next generation of AI systems sound genuinely human.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for working voice professionals. No AI background needed - just a trained voice, a quiet space, and a sharp ear for what sounds right.
  • Organization
    : Alignerr
  • Type
    : Hourly Contract
  • Location
    : Remote
  • Note
    : This role does
    not
    involve voice cloning of any kind.
What You'll Do
  • Record high-quality French-language audio using a large diaphragm microphone (LDM), following provided scripts and creative prompts
  • Evaluate AI-generated French speech for naturalness, pronunciation accuracy, emotional expression, and overall quality
  • Provide clear, actionable feedback to help improve synthesized voice outputs
  • Review scripts and recommend adjustments to enhance clarity and ensure natural, authentic delivery
  • Work independently and asynchronously - fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
  • Experienced in voice acting, narration, audiobook recording, dubbing, or related performance-based audio work
  • Native or near-native fluency in French
  • Owner of a reliable large diaphragm microphone and access to a quiet, acoustically controlled recording environment
  • Capable of delivering expressive, articulate, and engaging vocal performances consistently
  • Naturally attuned to nuance - you notice subtle differences in tone, rhythm, and pronunciation
  • No prior AI or tech experience required
Nice to Have
  • Experience across multiple French regional accents or dialects
  • Background in broadcast, theatre, film, or commercial voice-over
  • Familiarity with audio editing tools or DAW software
  • Prior work evaluating or annotating speech or audio content
Why Join Us
  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and Fortune 500 companies
  • Fully remote and flexible - record and review on your own schedule
  • Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
  • Your voice directly contributes to AI systems that shape how technology communicates in French worldwide
  • Top contributors may be invited to lead new initiatives as projects expand
  • Gain firsthand exposure to state-of-the-art AI voice and language model development