Voice Actor: CX Agent Voice Cloning (Australian English)

$50–100/hrrate as listed

Record scripted and conversational voice samples in an authentic Australian accent for a customer-experience AI agent built by a research lab Mercor partners with. Your voice may be cloned for that single internal product — the listing states recordings will not be sold, licensed, or reused elsewhere.

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What the work involves

You'll record voice samples from supplied scripts — conversational turns, narrative passages, instructional copy, and the kind of support-line phrasing a CX agent needs to handle. Sessions are self-directed: you receive scripts and recording specs, record in your own space, check the takes, and upload files in the required format. Expect to do multiple passes on the same lines with varied emotion, emphasis, and pacing, since TTS training benefits from controlled variation rather than a single perfect read. Consistency across weeks matters more than any one heroic session — the model is learning your voice, so drift in accent, mic distance, or room tone becomes a data problem.

What the platform screens for

Mercor's screen is AI-led and will focus on things it can verify: that you are Australia-based with a native Australian accent, that you have real voice acting, dubbing, narration, podcasting or broadcast history you can point to, and that your recording setup is genuinely quiet and clean. Expect to be asked about your microphone, interface, treatment, and how you handle plosives and background noise. You'll almost certainly be asked to submit or perform a read, and to demonstrate range across at least a couple of registers — calm corporate, warm conversational, brisk instructional. The consent question is explicit and non-negotiable: voice cloning is the point of the project, and candidates who are unsure about that should not apply.

Logistics

Fully remote, recorded from your own space, on your own schedule within deadlines
Roughly 5–10 hours per week for the project duration; reliability across the whole run is weighted heavily
Must be currently based in Australia
Pay observed at $50/hr for this listing; Mercor rates vary by project and are not guaranteed
Familiarity with Audacity, Audition, or Reaper is preferred, mostly for checking and trimming your own takes rather than heavy post-production

What they look for

Native Australian English accent, currently based in Australia
Professional voice acting, narration, dubbing, or broadcast experience
Professional or near-professional home recording setup (quality mic, treated quiet space, pop filter)
Explicit comfort with voice cloning for the client's internal CX agent
Strong control of intonation, diction, pacing, and emotional range
Working familiarity with audio editing tools (Audacity, Audition, Reaper) and file format specs

Before you apply

Would you pass this screen?

Drawn from what this listing actually requires. Answered in your browser — nothing is sent to us, and we do not store your answers.

Are you a native English speaker with an authentic Australian accent, and are you currently residing in Australia?
Native Australian English speaker, currently based in Australia · required
Do you have access to a professional or near-professional recording setup, including a quality microphone (e.g., USB or XLR condenser), a quiet environment, and a pop filter or windscreen?
Professional or near-professional recording setup · required
Do you have documented professional experience in voice acting, dubbing, narration, podcasting, or broadcast work?
Voice acting or broadcast experience · required
Are you able to commit to 5–10 hours per week over the project duration (estimated 3–6 months)?
Availability: 5–10 hours per week · required
Do you consent to your voice being cloned for the client's internal CX AI Agent, with the understanding that your recordings will not be sold, licensed, or reused for any other purpose?
Consent to voice cloning · required
Do you have experience with audio editing tools such as Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper, or equivalent software?
Familiarity with audio editing tools (preferred) · preferred

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Included with this listing

Interview prep — 11 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: Whether they have genuine professional voice experience (not just a nice voice) and understand the demands of consistency, multiple takes, and script adherence that TTS training requires.
A strong answer: Name a specific project with dates and format (audiobook, podcast, IVR, broadcast, etc.), describe the vocal requirements you met (emotional range, consistency, pacing), and note how many sessions or hours involved. Demonstrate you understand why consistency matters for AI training.
Where people lose it: Being vague ('I've done some voice work') or conflating a one-off voice recording with ongoing professional voice work. Or naming a project but unable to describe the technical or consistency demands you faced.