Role Overview
Do you love a good story told through sound, and can you tell what makes a performance feel natural, emotional, and engaging?
Agents Only Technologies Inc. is building a community of English-speaking contributors in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to evaluate audio drama and audiobook content. Contributors listen to audio samples, assess them against detailed guidelines, and provide clear, consistent ratings and feedback.
This opportunity suits people who enjoy audiobooks, audio dramas, or podcasts, listen closely, and can explain what makes a performance work.
At a Glance
- Location: United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia (Remote)
- Work Arrangement: Independent Contractor
- Role: Audio Drama Evaluator (Annotator)
- Language: Native English speaker with a UK, Canadian, or Australian English accent
- Start: Pilot phase beginning Monday, November 16, 2026; full project subject to pilot results
- Pilot Scope: 10 sample items, with project guidelines shared for review beforehand
- Schedule: Flexible, based on project requirements
- Duration: Based on project requirements
- Openings: Based on project demand
- Pay: Per approved evaluation task; final rate subject to client confirmation
- Payment: Through the Agents Only Portal, with payouts via Airtm
- Referral Bonus: USD 40 per qualified referral
Your Responsibilities
As an Audio Drama Evaluator, you will:
- Listen to audio drama and audiobook samples in full, following the project guidelines.
- Evaluate each sample on voice performance, emotional delivery, pacing, pronunciation, character consistency, and overall listening experience.
- Assign ratings using the project's scoring framework, with short, clear comments to support each rating.
- Flag audio issues such as noise, distortion, cut-offs, or unnatural speech.
- Mark items that are unclear or outside the guidelines rather than guessing.
- Review the guidelines before the pilot and apply calibration feedback to keep your ratings accurate and consistent.
- Handle all project materials and audio data in line with the confidentiality requirements shared during onboarding.
What You Bring
Required
- Native English speaker with a UK, Canadian, or Australian English accent.
- Currently residing in the United Kingdom, Canada, or Australia and authorized to work as an independent contractor in your country of residence.
- A regular listener of audiobooks, audio dramas, or narrative podcasts.
- Strong listening skills and attention to detail in tone, emotion, and delivery.
- Clear written English for rating comments and feedback.
- The ability to follow detailed evaluation guidelines and apply them consistently.
- A quiet working environment and good-quality headphones.
- A reliable computer and stable internet connection.
- Availability to review the guidelines and complete the pilot within the project timeline.
Preferred
- Previous experience in audio, speech, or content evaluation projects (TTS, ASR, S2S, or similar).
- Experience in data annotation, quality assurance, or rating tasks.
- A background in voice acting, theatre, broadcasting, audio production, literature, or media.
Compensation and Payment Terms
- Payment Basis: Per approved evaluation task.
- Quality Requirements: Evaluations must pass quality assurance (QA) and client review to qualify for payment.
- Final Rate: Subject to client confirmation.
- Payment Processing: Through the Agents Only Portal (https://agents.agentsonly.com/earnings), with payouts via your Airtm account.
Actual earnings may vary based on task availability, productivity, and quality performance.
Engagement Status: Contributors work with Agents Only Technologies Inc. as independent contractors. They are responsible for their applicable taxes and must be authorized to work as independent contractors in their country of residence. This is not an employment relationship.
How It Works
- Apply. Share your accent (UK, Canadian, or Australian English), country of residence, previous evaluation experience, and audiobook or audio drama listening background.
- Qualify. Our team reviews your profile and suitability for the project.
- Onboard. Selected contributors receive the project guidelines, platform access, and onboarding instructions, and review the guidelines before the pilot.
- Pilot. Complete the pilot evaluation of 10 sample items. Pilot results guide selection for the full project.
- Quality Review and Payment. Submitted evaluations go through QA and client review. Only approved tasks qualify for payment.
What to Expect: The project start date, task volume, and openings depend on client requirements and pilot results. Applying does not guarantee selection, a specific start date, or a set volume of work.
Refer and Earn
Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them through your Agents Only account (https://agents.agentsonly.com/referrals).
Under the Agents Only Referral Program, you can earn USD 40 once your referral is validated and bills on a project. Program terms apply.
Work Arrangement
- Location: United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia (Remote)
- Work Type: Independent Contractor
- Schedule: Flexible, based on project requirements
- Engagement: Pilot first, followed by the full project based on pilot results
How to Join
Love a good story told through sound and have a sharp ear for performance? We'd love to hear from you!
Complete the application form
Please include:
- Your accent (UK English, Canadian English, or Australian English)
- Your country of residence
- Any previous evaluation or annotation experience
- Your audiobook or audio drama listening background
Our team will review all submissions and reach out to selected contributors about the next steps.
Equal Opportunity
Agents Only Technologies Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse global community. We welcome contributors from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Opportunities are made available based on qualifications, language proficiency, skills, experience, and business needs.
At Agents Only, we're committed to building a global community of exceptional talent, one opportunity at a time. We look forward to supporting your growth and success across current and future projects.
