Remote Session Director - AI Voice Data at Welo Data — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is a strong fit for the digital nomad lifestyle. As a fully remote, project-based freelance contract, it demands no fixed office presence and no daily commute — you direct recording sessions from wherever you are, as long as you have a reliable internet connection and a quiet environment suitable for monitoring audio quality.
Timezone flexibility: The job description does not specify required hours or timezone windows. Session scheduling will likely need to align with Voice Contributors, so some coordination is expected, but the short-burst nature (~8 hours calibration + ~4-hour sessions) makes this easy to fit around travel plans.
Earning power abroad: At $55 USD/hour, even a modest engagement of 16 hours yields ~$880 — meaningful income in many nomad hubs:
- Medellín, Colombia: $55/hr covers roughly 2–3 days of comfortable living. Great value.
- Lisbon, Portugal: Higher cost of living; $55/hr is competitive but won't stretch as far.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (location hint): Exceptionally strong purchasing power given the USD-to-ARS rate. This contract could fund weeks of local expenses from a short engagement.
No equipment stipend or coworking allowance is mentioned, so budget for a stable setup. The role is project-scoped rather than ongoing, making it ideal as a supplementary income stream between longer contracts — not a primary full-time source.
About the Project
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 — voices that sound like real people talking, not scripted performances.
As Session Director, you'll lead live recording sessions with Voice Contributors, guiding them through scripted scenarios to produce natural, conversational-quality audio. This hands-on role blends creative direction, coaching, and technical audio judgment — making scripted material sound authentic and unscripted, rather than recited, while keeping sessions moving at a natural pace.
What You'll Do
- Direct voice performers through scripted scenarios, coaching for natural, conversational delivery rather than verbatim recitation.
- Build quick scene context for performers (who, where, why) 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: mic technique, pacing, clarity, and background noise.
- Manage session pacing to meet recording targets without sacrificing performance quality, and maintain organized notes on adjustments and retakes.
- Create a supportive, low-pressure environment for performers, including those with limited prior voice experience.
What We're Looking For
Required
- Native fluency in the required language (with specific dialect), with a strong ear for natural, colloquial phrasing.
- Experience directing, coaching, or producing voice or audio talent (e.g., voice direction, casting direction, audio/podcast production, dubbing/ADR, or theater direction).
- Demonstrated ability to give clear, specific, actionable performance direction.
- Strong working knowledge of basic recording/mic technique (proximity, plosives, room noise, levels).
- Comfortable improvising and adjusting scripted material on the spot.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build rapport quickly with performers of varying experience levels.
Preferred (nice to have, not required)
- Background in improv, theater direction, or acting coaching.
- Experience directing non-professional or first-time voice talent specifically.
- Familiarity with DAWs or recording software (e.g., Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Reaper) for spot-checking audio quality.
Commitment & Compensation
- Estimated time: Approximately 8 hours calibration, plus supervision across two recording sessions of ~4 hours each per participant.
- Work Type: Freelance Remote
- Rate: $55.00 USD per hour
Why Join Welo Data?
✨ Limitless Flexibility
Project-based opportunities that fit your availability. Choose when and how much you want to contribute — fully remote, with complete autonomy.
Limitless Growth
Optional access to AI and Large Language Model workshops designed specifically for professionals like you. No coding required — just your expertise.
Limitless Support
Be part of a global contributor community with responsive guidance and support.
Real Impact
Apply your expertise to influence the AI systems shaping the future of your industry — while collaborating with data professionals and expanding your skills.
How to Apply?
Apply now by answering a few quick questions to join our database and become part of our growing community.
About Welo Data
Welo Data, part of Welocalize, is a global AI data company with 500,000+ contributors delivering high-quality, ethical data to train the world's most advanced AI systems. We're building smarter, more human AI with a diverse community in 100+ countries.
At Welo Data, Limitless AI. Limitless You. isn't just a slogan — it's our promise. We build smarter AI through the power of human contribution, offering limitless opportunities for our global community to grow, contribute, and work on their terms.
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