Paid Improv and Acting Work (Columbus, OH)

Paid Improv Performers and Voice Actors – AI Training Sessions

Paid improv performers and voice actors are needed for on-camera recording sessions that train consumer AI devices to understand natural human behavior. Perform unscripted, improv-style scenarios of everyday household activities such as cooking, tidying, and folding laundry in a staged home environment. Interact conversationally with a voice assistant while working through each scenario.

• Compensation: $50 per hour, 4-hour sessions ($200 per session)
• Location: Discovery District, E Gay Street, Columbus, OH
• Employment type: Temporary / Recurring gig work (shifts available all summer)
• Dates: Sessions start the week of July 27 and through September 2026. Both weekday and weekend slots available
• Referral bonus: Refer a performer who successfully completes a session and earn $100. No limit on referrals

What You Will Do

• Perform unscripted, improv-style scenarios of everyday household activities
• Interact conversationally with a voice assistant while working through each scenario
• Natural, spontaneous dialogue is the core of the job

Who We Are Looking For

• Age 18 or older, located in or near Columbus, Ohio
• Improv training or performance experience at any level: classes, student troupes, community theatre, open mics, voice work, or live entertainment
• Comfortable being recorded on camera and audio for a full session
• Reliable and able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts

What This Work Is, and What It Is Not

• The footage from your sessions is used as training data for consumer AI devices
• It is not used to clone anyone's face or voice or generate synthetic media of you
• Before any recording, you review and sign a plain-language agreement that states exactly how the material is used, and you can ask us anything about it before you commit

How Your Data Is Handled

• Recordings are used only for AI research and training
• They are not shared publicly and are not used for advertising or any other commercial purpose
• Consent, transparency, and respect guide how we collect and store this material

Apply

Apply with your name, email, phone number, and a link to sample work. It takes about two minutes: https://go.humansignal.com/columbus20. We reach out to confirm your first session and send location details. Perform your session and receive payment the same day. Book more shifts if you want them. Questions before applying? Contact lauren@humansignal.com.