AlignerrVoice & audio
Professional Voice Actor - German
up to $280/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your voice could directly shape how AI communicates with millions of German speakers around the world? We're looking for professional German-speaking voice actors to record high-quality audio and evaluate AI-generated speech — helping next-generation AI systems sound natural, expressive, and authentically human.
What you'll do
- Record professional-grade German voice performances using a large diaphragm microphone, following provided scripts and creative prompts
- Evaluate AI-generated German speech for naturalness, pronunciation accuracy, emotional expression, and overall quality
- Provide detailed, actionable feedback to help improve synthesized voice outputs
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- Review scripts and suggest adjustments to enhance clarity and ensure authentic, natural-sounding delivery
- Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Native or near-native fluency in German with a strong, expressive vocal presence
- Professional background in voice acting, narration, audiobooks, dubbing, or related performance-based audio work
- Access to a large diaphragm microphone and a quiet, acoustically controlled recording environment
- Ability to deliver engaging, expressive, and well-articulated vocal performances across a range of tones and styles
- A sharp, critical ear for nuance — you notice when pronunciation, rhythm, or emotion is slightly off
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
Nice to Have
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- Experience evaluating or directing voice performances in a studio or remote context
- Familiarity with AI audio tools or voice synthesis platforms
- Background in linguistics, phonetics, or speech pathology
- Knowledge of regional German dialects and accent variations
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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in Alignerr's words
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Professional Voice Actor – German (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your voice could directly shape how AI communicates with millions of German speakers around the world? We're looking for professional German-speaking voice actors to record high-quality audio and evaluate AI-generated speech — helping next-generation AI systems sound natural, expressive, and authentically human.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for experienced voice professionals. No AI background needed — just a commanding German voice, a professional setup, and a sharp ear for quality.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Note: This role does not involve voice cloning of any kind.
What You'll Do
* Record professional-grade German voice performances using a large diaphragm microphone, following provided scripts and creative prompts * Evaluate AI-generated German speech for naturalness, pronunciation accuracy, emotional expression, and overall quality * Provide detailed, actionable feedback to help improve synthesized voice outputs * Review scripts and suggest adjustments to enhance clarity and ensure authentic, natural-sounding delivery * Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
* Native or near-native fluency in German with a strong, expressive vocal presence * Professional background in voice acting, narration, audiobooks, dubbing, or related performance-based audio work * Access to a large diaphragm microphone and a quiet, acoustically controlled recording environment * Ability to deliver engaging, expressive, and well-articulated vocal performances across a range of tones and styles * A sharp, critical ear for nuance — you notice when pronunciation, rhythm, or emotion is slightly off * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
Nice to Have
* Experience evaluating or directing voice performances in a studio or remote context * Familiarity with AI audio tools or voice synthesis platforms * Background in linguistics, phonetics, or speech pathology * Knowledge of regional German dialects and accent variations
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and Fortune 500 companies * Fully remote and flexible — record and review on your own schedule, from your own studio * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work * Your voice directly influences how AI sounds for German speakers worldwide * Gain firsthand exposure to state-of-the-art large language models and AI voice training workflows * Top contributors may be considered for leadership roles in future initiatives
Working with AlignerrPay, getting started and work, from Alignerr's own pages
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- Getting paid
- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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How does the pay compare?Across Voice & audio roles, not this role alone
From our own daily reads of every open listing on the platforms we follow, not from Alignerr's posting. How we count.
Pay across the field: Voice & audio
Across 364 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 11 platforms, the middle half pays $20 to $50 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $30. This role's top rate, $280, is in the top quarter. Of the 93 distinct rates we count, 92 are lower and 0 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 131 | $20 to $280 · median $50 |
| Meridial (Invisible) | 51 | $20 to $65 · median $31 |
| AfterQuery | 49 | $30 to $135 · median $55 |
| micro1 | 43 | $12 to $100 · median $30 |
| Lionbridge | 40 | $10 to $45 · median $22 |
Other open roles in German
48 roles with a stated hourly rate in US dollars also ask for German, on 12 platforms. Their top rates run from $15 to $280 an hour, with a median of $40.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 16 | $35 to $280 |
| Meridial (Invisible) | 13 | $34.33 to $65 |
| Mercor | 4 | $20 to $150 |
| micro1 | 4 | $30 to $65 |
| RWS TrainAI | 3 | $18 to $21.50 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Alignerr
- First seen by AIPayList
- Last seen live
- Listing ID
- 29f3842e-98d5-4d44-bb92-7d1c2790f924
Pay as the source states it: “$250-280/hr”.
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