Is this job worth applying to?

Pay

Below typicalTops out at $29/hr. The typical top rate across 238 priced audio listings is $40/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30–60 min profile + AI interview. Professional experience in your field.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Pays on timeSchedule: weekly. Paid via Not specified on the AI training page.

Freshness

FreshPosted 3d ago. Still listed on Braintrust on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Named countries onlyOpen in United States, Canada, Australia and 3 more.

The job description

Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: how we speak, express emotion, communicate intent, and respond naturally in everyday situations.

We are looking for native German speakers who are comfortable using their voice. This project is a strong fit for people who can bring clarity, personality, and emotional range to short audio recordings. You do not need to be a professional actor, but you should be expressive, confident, and able to speak naturally in front of a microphone.

What You'll Work On

You may be asked to complete a variety of audio and text-based tasks, such as:

Recording short audio clips
Reading or acting brief scripts with different tones, emotions, or speaking styles
Listening to or reviewing audio clips and capturing details in text
Helping improve AI systems' understanding of human speech, tone, and expression

Who This Is For

This opportunity may be a great match if you have experience in:

Acting, theater, or improv
Podcasting, streaming, or vocal performance
Call centers, sales, or customer support
Public speaking or presenting
Any role where clear, expressive communication is important

Naturally outgoing and expressive speakers are encouraged to apply, even without formal performance experience.

Requirements

Native fluency in German
Strong vocal clarity, expression, and emotional range
Quiet, distraction-free recording environment
Reliable internet connection
Must not be located in any restricted country or region listed below

Nice to Have

Theater, improv, acting, or voiceover experience
Classical vocal training or public speaking background
Professional microphone or home recording setup
Prior experience recording audio content

Pay

This project pays up to $29 USD per hour for core project work.

Contributors may also be eligible for additional incentive opportunities through Missions, Outlier's version of surge pricing. Rates and available work may vary based on skills assessment, project needs, expertise, location, and other factors. Some onboarding, assessment, or non-core work may be paid at a different rate.

Location Eligibility

This opportunity is open to qualified contributors in the selected posting countries, except individuals located in Cambodia, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Afghanistan, Belarus, China, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Macau, Myanmar/Burma, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, Somalia, Ukraine, or Yemen.

How do you apply to Braintrust?

Apply on Braintrust

The Apply button opens this post on Braintrust's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–60 min profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What Braintrust asks for after you apply:

Complete the AI skills interview
Browse and accept AI training tasks in your dashboard

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly. Paid via Not specified on the AI training page. You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Braintrust also needs

Professional experience in your field
Complete profile

Red flags

None on record for Braintrust. A real platform never asks you to pay for training, equipment or a "starter kit".

What is Braintrust like to work for?

Freelance talent network that now also runs AI training work, matching professionals to rating, red-teaming and code-review tasks after an AI skills interview.

Advertised pay	$20–200/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–60 min profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Weekly, via Not specified on the AI training page
Payout record	Pays on time
Countries	Remote and open to freelancers in many countries with pay in USD; India eligibility for AI training tasks is not confirmed.

Braintrust lists $20–45/hr for data labeling, $25–60/hr for RLHF rating and up to $200/hr for expert code review; listings average around $50/hr.