Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to build next-generation text-to-speech (TTS) systems capable of producing natural, expressive, and human-like voices. We are seeking USA-based voice actors with native Southern American English accents (e.g. Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi) to contribute high-quality voice recordings for training and evaluating cutting-edge speech models. This role is open to both experienced voice professionals and newcomers with a naturally clear, expressive voice and a good recording setup - prior voice-acting experience is a plus but not required. This is an ongoing opening - we onboard new voices on a rolling basis, so applications are always welcome. The engagement itself is a single recording session of approximately 4 hours. A second session of similar length may follow depending on the client&39; s needs, though this isn&39; t guaranteed. Your voice recordings will be used exclusively for the client&39; s internal CX AI Agent. They will not be sold, licensed, or reused for any other product, dataset, or purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Record high-quality voice samples across diverse scripts (conversational, narrative, instructional, etc.)Deliver clear, natural, and expressive speech with strong control over tone, pacing, and pronunciation
  • Maintain consistency in voice, accent, and delivery across recording sessions
  • Follow detailed recording guidelines (environment, microphone setup, file formatting)
  • Perform multiple takes with variation in emotion, emphasis, and style when required
Requirements:
  • Native Southern American English speaker currently based in the United States, with an authentic Southern US accent
  • A clear, natural, and expressive voice (prior voice acting, narration, or broadcast experience is a plus, not required)
  • Access to a professional or near-professional recording setup (quality microphone, quiet environment, pop filter, etc.)Strong command of intonation, diction, and emotional range
  • Ability to follow scripts precisely while maintaining natural delivery
Availability for a single ~4-hour recording session, with the possibility of a further session of similar length later on[IMP]: Your voice may be cloned for the client&39; s CX AI Agent so please only apply if you are okay with voice cloning. Your recordings will not be sold or reused outside of this specific use case.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience recording for TTS, audiobooks, IVR systems, or AI voice datasets
  • Familiarity with audio editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper)
  • Ability to deliver multiple vocal styles (e.g., conversational, corporate, energetic, calm)

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