Expressive Speech Annotator (English)

Synapsify, an AI research and product company specializing in speech and voice AI, is seeking an Expressive Speech Annotator (English) for a contract-based, remote project. This role involves preparing high-quality labeled data to support emotionally expressive voice and speech AI models. The primary tasks include listening to audio recordings, transcribing and tagging speech, and interpreting scripts and dialogues for tone, emotion, and intent. You will collaborate closely with project managers, AI engineers, and language experts to ensure annotation accuracy and consistency while contributing to the improvement of tools and processes. This position offers flexible, hourly-paid work based on project availability, making it ideal for individuals seeking on-demand work alongside other commitments.

Key Responsibilities
- Listen to audio recordings and transcribe spoken content accurately.
- Tag speech segments according to defined guidelines and taxonomies.
- Review and correct automated speech recognition (ASR) transcriptions for precision.
- Annotate scripts, dialogues, and literary excerpts for tone, style, emotion, genre, and intent.
- Maintain consistency and contextual accuracy across large datasets.
- Participate in evaluation surveys assessing the quality of AI-generated voices.
- Assist in refining expressive text used to train text-to-speech (TTS) models.
- Provide structured feedback on annotation quality, guidelines, and tools.
- Engage in review cycles with voice and language experts, meeting productivity and quality targets.

Required Qualifications
Candidates may qualify through one of two paths:
- Path 1: Experience in speech or voice AI annotation, including audio transcription, speech segmentation, emotion or intent labeling, or ASR/TTS data work. No specific degree is required.
- Path 2: A completed Bachelor’s degree in English Literature or Linguistics, with no prior annotation experience necessary; training on tools and guidelines will be provided.

Additionally, all candidates should possess:
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Strong listening and comprehension skills with a keen ear for audio details.
- Ability to closely read text and detect emotion, subtext, and intent.
- High attention to detail and consistency when working with large volumes of data.
- Comfort using web-based tools and the ability to quickly learn new platforms.
- Self-management skills suitable for a remote, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Interest in film, drama, and character performance is a plus.
- Experience in quality assurance or content moderation is advantageous.
- Curiosity about AI and Voice AI technologies is welcomed.

Working with Synapsify offers hands-on experience with voice AI products focused on emotion and storytelling. You will develop skills in structured analysis, annotation, and AI quality evaluation while enjoying the flexibility of remote work that fits your schedule. This project-based role provides hourly compensation for actual hours worked, with workload varying according to project availability.

To apply, please submit your updated resume and complete the screening questions through the designated application platform.