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Pay

Above typicalTops out at $70/hr. The typical top rate across 238 priced audio listings is $40/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).

Freshness

RecentPosted 3w ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Named countries onlyOpen in United States.

The job description

Opportunity Snapshot

Pay: $20 - 70/hour

Project kickoff: Monday, October 19th

You’ll need: A quiet room with no background noise, a reliable internet connection, and a smartphone or computer that can record clear audio

Your tasks: Read provided English text aloud, record it following detailed guidelines, and submit clean audio files

micro1 is engaging native and near-native English speakers for a read-aloud speech recording project. The work is straightforward: you’ll be given English text, you read it aloud following clear guidelines, and you submit the recording. Your voice helps train next-generation AI speech systems. No prior AI experience is required — clear speech and careful attention to instructions are what matter.

Scope of Work

Read provided English prompts aloud, accurately and naturally, following the pronunciation and pacing guidelines.
Follow the instructions for each prompt exactly — including reading answer choices when the task asks for it — without adding your own responses or interpretations.
Record and submit clear audio files using the tools or platform provided.
Keep your delivery consistent across sessions: same clarity, same enunciation, same pace.
Re-record and resubmit when a take doesn’t meet the quality standard.
Flag prompts that are unclear, ambiguous, or have technical problems instead of guessing how to read them.
Stay in touch with project coordinators to align on quality expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

Native or near-native English speaker, with clear and natural spoken delivery.
Able to read written text aloud smoothly, without stumbling or flattening it into a monotone.
Strong attention to detail and the discipline to follow instructions exactly, every time.
Access to a consistently quiet space for recording.
Reliable internet connection.
Comfortable working independently and submitting on schedule.
Experience with voice work, audiobook narration, voiceover, or audio recording tools is a plus, but not required.

How the selection process works

Apply and complete the screening questions
Complete the AI interview
Fill out a form
Profile review
Onboarding — our Talent Ops team will get you set up.

How do you apply to micro1?

Apply on micro1

The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What micro1 asks for after you apply:

Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

micro1 also needs

Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
Relevant degree or work history for expert roles

Red flags

Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice

What is micro1 like to work for?

Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$15–135/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles.

Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.