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Pay

Above typicalTops out at $50/hr. The typical top rate across 238 priced audio listings is $40/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview. Resume showing real experience in your field.

Steady work

Work is patchyProjects can pause or end with little notice.

Payout record

Pays on timeSchedule: weekly, every Wednesday. Paid via Stripe (Wise in a few countries).

Freshness

Older postPosted 5mo ago. Still listed on Mercor on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

Overview We're looking for audio engineers with strong experience editing and quality-checking voice recordings for speech and text-to-speech (TTS) applications, specifically for French-language audio. This role focuses on preparing high-quality audio datasets for machine learning systems, ensuring clarity, consistency, and technical compliance across large volumes of French speech data. Native or near-native French fluency is required to accurately assess speech quality, pronunciation, and naturalness.

What You'll Do

Edit and process French voice recordings for use in TTS and speech AI systems
Perform audio cleanup including silence trimming, breath reduction/removal, de-clicking, de-essing, and noise reduction
Conduct detailed quality assurance checks for:
Clipping and distortion
Background noise and artifacts
Loudness consistency and level balancing
Ensure audio meets strict technical specifications for ML training pipelines
Evaluate recordings for French pronunciation accuracy, naturalness, and fluency
Work with large batches of recordings, maintaining consistency and throughput
Collaborate with teams working on French speech datasets, voice talent recordings, and model training workflows

Basic Qualifications

Native or near-native French speaker with strong listening intuition for French speech nuances
Experience editing speech or voice recordings (not just music production)
Strong understanding of speech audio quality standards and common issues in recorded dialogue
Hands-on experience with tools like iZotope RX, Pro Tools, or similar audio restoration software
Ability to identify and fix artifacts, inconsistencies, and technical defects in audio
Experience working with high-volume audio datasets or structured workflows

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with TTS vendors or platforms
Prior involvement in speech ML, voice AI, or dataset creation/annotation workflows
Familiarity with audio QA pipelines, labeling, or evaluation processes
Experience directing or editing French voice talent recordings

Ideal Candidate Profile

Detail-oriented with strong critical listening skills in French
Comfortable working with repetitive, high-precision tasks at scale
Able to balance speed and quality in production environments
Familiar with the nuances of human French speech vs synthetic voice requirements

How do you apply to Mercor?

Apply on Mercor

The Apply button opens this post on Mercor's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview.

Get through screening

What Mercor asks for after you apply:

Take the recorded AI video interview (practice round available)
Complete any role-specific assessment and the ID check
Accept the offer and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, every Wednesday. Paid via Stripe (Wise in a few countries). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Mercor also needs

Resume showing real experience in your field
Webcam with your full face visible for the AI interview
Government ID

Red flags

Red flagLong waits with no offer after passing the interview
Red flagProjects ending abruptly with little warning

What is Mercor like to work for?

Hiring marketplace that screens professionals with an AI video interview and places them on hourly contracts training and evaluating models for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$20–200/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview
How you get paid	Weekly, every Wednesday, via Stripe (Wise in a few countries)
Payout record	Pays on time
Countries	Hires in many countries and runs its pay week on India Standard Time; Mercor keeps a list of locations it cannot onboard, and some projects are US-only.

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