Freelance Audio Contributor - US English

About Perle

Perle is a data sourcing company dedicated to building high-quality, human-generated datasets that power the next generation of AI and machine learning technologies. We work with contributors around the world to collect authentic, diverse, and linguistically rich data.

• We are looking for native US English speakers to join our audio data collection project as Freelance Audio Contributors. In this role, you will wear multiple hats: recording conversational audio, transcribing dialogue, and reviewing audio submitted by other contributors. This is a flexible, remote, project-based engagement — ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented and passionate about language.

• Record natural, two-speaker conversations following pre-written conversation prompts and scripts.
• Keep dialogue natural and spontaneous, even when guided by a script.
• Ensure recordings meet technical specs: minimum 16kHz sample rate, clear audio, minimal background noise.
• Each file must be between 10 seconds and 1 minute in length.
• Use standard headphones and microphone (studio setup is a plus but not required).

• Accurately transcribe recorded audio dialogues into written text.
• Capture speaker turns, natural speech patterns, and relevant verbal cues.
• Follow Perle's transcription style guide for formatting and notation.

• Listen to and evaluate audio recordings submitted by other contributors.
• Assess recordings for naturalness, audio clarity, accent compliance, and content guidelines.
• Flag and report files that do not meet project specifications.

• Native US English speaker with a standard, non-heavily accented American accent.
• Access to a quiet recording environment and a reliable headset / microphone.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and meet batch delivery deadlines.
• Basic computer literacy (file management, audio uploads, spreadsheet tools).
• Prior experience in transcription, voice work, or data annotation is a plus — but not required.

• All audio data must be original and legally sourced.
• Contributors must comply with applicable privacy regulations (CCPA and applicable US federal/state laws).
• Submitted data must not include any personally identifiable information (PII) of third parties without explicit consent.
• Perle retains all intellectual property rights to collected data and associated deliverables.

If you are interested in joining the Perle contributor network, please submit your application with a brief introduction, confirmation of your regional accent, and any relevant experience in audio, transcription, or QA work.