# Hydrus - Session Director - French (France) - V2 at Welo Global

Hydrus - Session Director - French (France) - V2 at Welo Global in France. Remote, contract, paying $55/hr. Posted September 11, 2026.

- Company: Welo Global
- Location: France
- Workplace: Remote
- Job type: Contract
- Pay: $55/hr
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/weloglobal/c10f0947-572b-4939-8bb2-d962e9f47c50/apply
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/hydrus-session-director-french-france-v2-welo-global-2wntjd

## Description

About the Project 

Project Hydrus is a scripted and conversational audio data collection project. The recordings produced help build natural, everyday-sounding synthesized voices for conversational AI products — voices that sound like real people talking, not scripted performances. 

As Session Director, you'll lead live recording sessions with Voice Contributors, guiding them through scripted scenarios to produce natural, conversational-quality audio. This hands-on role blends creative direction, coaching, and technical audio judgment — making scripted material sound authentic and unscripted, rather than recited, while keeping sessions moving at a natural pace. 

What You'll Do 

    - Direct voice performers through scripted scenarios, coaching for natural, conversational delivery rather than verbatim recitation. 

    - Build quick scene context for performers (who, where, why) and improvise to fill narrative or dialogue gaps live, keeping sessions flowing naturally. 

    - Adapt scripted wording for natural phrasing and regional/dialect authenticity as needed. 

    - Monitor and correct technical audio quality in real time: mic technique, pacing, clarity, and background noise. 

    - Manage session pacing to meet recording targets without sacrificing performance quality, and maintain organized notes on adjustments and retakes. 

    - Create a supportive, low-pressure environment for performers, including those with limited prior voice experience. 

What We're Looking For 

Required 

    - Native fluency in the required language (with specific dialect), with a strong ear for natural, colloquial phrasing. 

    - Experience directing, coaching, or producing voice or audio talent (e.g., voice direction, casting direction, audio/podcast production, dubbing/ADR, or theater direction). 

    - Demonstrated ability to give clear, specific, actionable performance direction. 

    - Strong working knowledge of basic recording/mic technique (proximity, plosives, room noise, levels). 

    - Comfortable improvising and adjusting scripted material on the spot. 

    - Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build rapport quickly with performers of varying experience levels. 

Preferred (nice to have, not required) 

    - Background in improv, theater direction, or acting coaching. 

    - Experience directing non-professional or first-time voice talent specifically. 

    - Familiarity with DAWs or recording software (e.g., Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Reaper) for spot-checking audio quality.

Commitment & Compensation 

    - Estimated time: Approximately 8 hours calibration, plus supervision across two recording sessions of ~4 hours each per participant 

    - Work Type - Freelance Remote
 

**Why Join Welo Data?  ✨ Limitless Flexibility  **
Project-based opportunities that fit your availability. Choose when and how much you want to contribute—fully remote, with complete autonomy.   
🌱** Limitless Growth  **
Optional access to AI and Large Language Model workshops designed specifically for professionals like you. No coding required—just your expertise.   
🌍** Limitless Support  **
Be part of a global contributor community with responsive guidance and support.   
💡** Real Impact  **
Apply your expertise in the Legal field to influence the AI systems shaping the future of your industry—while collaborating with data professionals and expanding your skills.  
 
**How to Apply? **
Apply now by answering a few quick questions to join our database and become part of our growing community. 
 
**About Welo Data **
Welo Data, part of Welocalize, is a global AI data company with 500,000+ contributors delivering high-quality, ethical data to train the world’s most advanced AI systems. We’re building smarter, more human AI with a diverse community in 100+ countries.  
At Welo Data, Limitless AI. Limitless You. isn’t just a slogan—it’s our promise. We build smarter AI through the power of human contribution, offering limitless opportunities for our global community to grow, contribute, and work on their terms.