Welo Global
Hydrus - Session Director - English (US) - V2
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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
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Direct voice performers through scripted scenarios, coaching for natural, conversational delivery rather than verbatim recitation.
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Build quick scene context for performers (who, where, why) and improvise to fill narrative or dialogue gaps live, keeping sessions flowing naturally.
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Adapt scripted wording for natural phrasing and regional/dialect authenticity as needed.
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Monitor and correct technical audio quality in real time: mic technique, pacing, clarity, and background noise.
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Manage session pacing to meet recording targets without sacrificing performance quality, and maintain organized notes on adjustments and retakes.
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Create a supportive, low‑pressure environment for performers, including those with limited prior voice experience.
What We're Looking For
Required
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Native fluency in the required language (with specific dialect), with a strong ear for natural, colloquial phrasing.
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Experience directing, coaching, or producing voice or audio talent (e.g., voice direction, casting direction, audio/podcast production, dubbing/ADR, or theater direction).
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Demonstrated ability to give clear, specific, actionable performance direction.
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Strong working knowledge of basic recording/mic technique (proximity, plosives, room noise, levels).
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Comfortable improvising and adjusting scripted material on the spot.
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Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build rapport quickly with performers of varying experience levels.
Preferred (nice to have, not required)
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Background in improv, theater direction, or acting coaching.
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Experience directing non‑professional or first‑time voice talent specifically.
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Familiarity with DAWs or recording software (e.g., Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Reaper) for spot‑checking audio quality.
Commitment & Compensation
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Estimated time: Approximately 8 hours calibration, plus supervision across two recording sessions of ~4 hours each per participant
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Work Type - Freelance Remote
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$61 - $61 an 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 in the Legal field to influence the AI systems shaping the future of your industry---while collaborating with data professionals and expanding your skills.
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.