About the job
- We are looking for AI Conversation Recording Contributors to join a Lingala speech data collection project and help support the evaluation and development of the next generation of AI technologies.
- Location: Work from home
- Work Schedule: Flexible, task-based work (approximately 2–4 hours daily)
- Project Duration: TBC
- Start Date: Immediately
- Rate: 8 USD/hour
How Your Recordings Will Be Used
- The collected recordings, annotations, and related metadata will be used to evaluate the spontaneous speech capabilities of speech-enabled AI models. The compiled data may be reviewed for quality and incorporated into datasets used for research, development, testing, and improvement of AI systems.
What You’ll Do
- Record or collect natural, spontaneous speech in accordance with the project guidelines
- Participate in or capture speech from approved real-life situations, such as workplace conversations or casual one-on-one discussions
- Complete individual or two-person conversational speech tasks, or participate in voice or voice-text interactions with an AI or machine-based system
- Annotate collected speech data according to the instructions provided
- Provide the required information and metadata related to each recording
What We’re Looking For
- Native-level fluency in Lingala
- Authentic pronunciation and strong familiarity with the target language through everyday use
- Advanced level of English to understand written instructions
- Contributors must not imitate dialects or accents that are not their own
- Experience with speech recording or data annotation projects is an advantage, but not required
- Strong attention to detail when providing annotations and recording metadata.
- Ability to follow detailed project and recording instructions.
Technical Requirements
- Quiet room or recording space with minimal background noise
- Computer microphone or headset with microphone
- Reliable internet connection
- Ability to access and use an online recording platform
What We Offer
- Flexible, remote work
- Timely and reliable payments
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI technology
- Access to future language and AI-related projects
- A flexible engagement ideal for gaining experience with AI data collection projects