About the Role: We are looking for fluent Odia speakers to join a remote, one-time voice recording project that helps build next-generation AI models. About the Project We are looking for fluent Odia speakers to participate in a conversational voice recording project aimed at training and improving AI speech and conversational models. Participants will have natural, unscripted conversations with an AI-powered conversational bot across topics such as Travel, Finance, Retail, Healthcare, Telecom, Education, and more.

This is not a script-reading project. We are looking for participants who can speak naturally, confidently, and spontaneously while providing detailed responses.

Selection

Process - Audition: Submit a 2-minute voice recording in a quiet environment.

- Screening: Submitted samples will be reviewed based on language fluency, pronunciation, voice quality, and conversational ability.
- Shortlisting: Selected candidates will be invited to participate in the final recording.
- NDA: Selected candidates must sign an NDA before the final recording session.

Compensations: Rs. 500/Hr | Max Rs. 1000 for 2 hours of recording Requirements What You'll Do:

- Record a 2-minute audition sample as part of the selection process.
- If selected, complete 2 hours of conversational voice recording from home.
- Interact naturally with an AI bot that will guide the conversation through different topics.




- Speak for approximately 70% of the overall conversation, providing detailed, spontaneous, and relevant responses.
- Participate in multiple short recording sessions, typically around 10 minutes per topic.

Follow the provided guidelines on:

- Natural speaking style
- Pronunciation and clarity
- Conversational flow
- Appropriate response length and detail
- Re-record sections if required based on quality or technical checks.

Candidate

Requirements - Fluent in Odia; native or near-native proficiency preferred.

- Strong ability to speak naturally, clearly, and confidently in the target language.
- Comfortable engaging in conversations on a variety of everyday and professional topics.
- Able to provide detailed responses without relying on a script.
- Prior experience in voice recording, voice-over, speech data collection, or similar projects is preferred but not mandatory.
- Access to a quiet and controlled recording environment at home.
- Stable and reliable internet connection.
- Access to a good-quality microphone or earphones/headset with a microphone.
- Ability to follow recording instructions and complete the assigned sessions within the specified timeline.

Key

This is a conversational speech collection project, not a read-aloud or scripted recording task. Candidates should be comfortable speaking spontaneously and maintaining a natural conversation with an AI bot.

📌 Odia - AI Voice Data Collection Project (India)
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📍 India