Odia - AI Voice Data Collection Project

About the Role

We are looking for fluent Odia speakers to join a remote, one-time voice recording project that helps build next-generation AI models. About the Project We are looking for fluent Odia speakers to participate in a conversational voice recording project aimed at training and improving AI speech and conversational models.

Participants will have natural, unscripted conversations with an AI-powered conversational bot across topics such as Travel, Finance, Retail, Healthcare, Telecom, Education, and more. This is not a script-reading project. We are looking for participants who can speak naturally, confidently, and spontaneously while providing detailed responses.

Selection Process Audition: Submit a 2-minute voice recording in a quiet environment. Screening: Submitted samples will be reviewed based on language fluency, pronunciation, voice quality, and conversational ability. Shortlisting: Selected candidates will be invited to participate in the final recording.

NDA: Selected candidates must sign an NDA before the final recording session. Compensations: Rs. 500/Hr | Max Rs. 1000 for 2 hours of recording

What You'll Do

Record a 2-minute audition sample as part of the selection process. If selected, complete 2 hours of conversational voice recording from home. Interact naturally with an AI bot that will guide the conversation through different topics.

Speak for approximately 70% of the overall conversation, providing detailed, spontaneous, and relevant responses. Participate in multiple short recording sessions, typically around 10 minutes per topic. Follow the provided guidelines on: Natural speaking style Pronunciation and clarity Conversational flow Appropriate response length and detail Re-record sections if required based on quality or technical checks.

Candidate Requirements Fluent in Odia ; native or near-native proficiency preferred. Strong ability to speak naturally, clearly, and confidently in the target language. Comfortable engaging in conversations on a variety of everyday and professional topics.

Able to provide detailed responses without relying on a script. Prior experience in voice recording, voice-over, speech data collection, or similar projects is preferred but not mandatory. Access to a quiet and controlled recording environment at home.

Stable and reliable internet connection. Access to a good-quality microphone or earphones/headset with a microphone. Ability to follow recording instructions and complete the assigned sessions within the specified timeline.

Important This is a conversational speech collection project, not a read-aloud or scripted recording task. Candidates should be comfortable speaking spontaneously and maintaining a natural conversation with an AI bot.