Job Description

Accountabilities

• Record high-quality scripted speech samples in Maltese for use in AI training and voice model development.
• Deliver clear, natural, expressive performances while maintaining accurate pronunciation, pacing, tone, and emotional nuance.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated speech outputs for linguistic accuracy, naturalness, pronunciation, and overall voice quality.
• Identify, annotate, and categorize errors or inconsistencies in AI-generated Maltese speech.
• Provide detailed expert feedback on pronunciation, tone, pacing, emotional expression, regional variation, and other relevant linguistic characteristics.
• Work with project teams to refine prompts, evaluation criteria, annotation approaches, and voice design guidelines.
• Apply professional voice and linguistic judgment consistently across a variety of recording and evaluation tasks.
• Help identify opportunities to improve the quality, authenticity, and cultural relevance of Maltese AI voice models.
• Maintain high standards of recording quality and follow technical and project-specific guidelines throughout the engagement.

Requirements

• Demonstrated professional experience in voice acting, dubbing, narration, broadcasting, or a closely related performance field in Maltese.
• Native-level or highly proficient Maltese language skills, with strong command of pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary, and natural spoken expression.
• Strong vocal control and the ability to communicate different tones, emotions, pacing, and styles authentically.
• Excellent listening and analytical skills, with the ability to identify subtle pronunciation, linguistic, and speech-quality issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistency when reviewing recordings and AI-generated outputs.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, particularly when providing structured feedback and annotations.
• Experience with linguistic annotation, language training, voice coaching, speech evaluation, or AI training projects is a plus.
• Comfortable learning and working with new AI tools, recording platforms, evaluation systems, and project workflows.
• Reliable, self-directed, and able to manage freelance work effectively in a remote environment.
• Access to a high-quality recording setup, including a reliable professional-grade microphone and a quiet, controlled recording environment.
• Secure computer equipment and a stable internet connection suitable for remote recording and AI-related project work.

Benefits

• Freelance contract opportunity with a remote workplace setup
• Competitive pay ranging from $6 to $65 USD per hour, depending on experience, expertise, and geographic location.
• Flexible freelance engagement that allows you to contribute to AI development remotely.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and speech technologies.
• Chance to apply your professional Maltese voice expertise to the development of advanced AI voice models.
• Opportunity to contribute to AI experiences designed for large-scale, global audiences.
• No company-sponsored health insurance, paid time off, or other employee benefits, as this is a contractor position.
• Contractors are responsible for providing their own secure computer, high-quality microphone and recording setup, and stable internet connection.