Freelance

About This Opportunity

We are recruiting first-language speakers from Canada to participate in a speech data collection project. You will record natural conversations with a partner to help train advanced AI speech models. This is straightforward, flexible work that you can do from home.

Locations

Currently recruiting remote, first-language speakers of Canadian English.

What You'll Do

• Record dual-speaker conversations on 7 different topics with a conversation partner
• Contribute approximately 2.5 hours of conversational audio
• Use a smartphone to capture clear, high-quality audio in a quiet environment
• Engage in natural, conversational dialogue on assigned topics

Who We're Looking For

• First-language speaker proficiency in Canadian English with clear, natural spoken delivery
• Ownership of a smartphone capable of recording audio
• Access to a quiet indoor space for recording (remote work-friendly)
• Reliable, attentive approach to following recording guidelines
• Comfort with natural, conversational dialogue—no professional acting experience needed
• Ability to deliver high-quality audio files on schedule

About the Recording Partnership

This project requires two speakers per recording group. You should bring your own partner; your friend, co-worker, or relatives to record the conversation together.

Compensation

Payment is competitive and location-based. Rates will be discussed during the initial screening conversation and finalized before you begin recording.

Timeline & Next Steps

This is a project-based engagement. The typical timeline from screening to completion is 1-2 weeks, depending on coordination with your recording partner.

Additional Opportunities

Upon completion of recordings, you may be invited to participate in follow-up transcription tasks. This is entirely optional, and a separate invitation will be issued if applicable.