Freelance Video Narrators (First-Person Footage) at AI Startup

Lightly AG is a Zurich-based AI company and ETH/HSG spin-off, backed by Y Combinator and top-tier investors. Our machine learning and computer vision technology is trusted by global leaders in autonomous driving, medical imaging, and visual inspection. We're looking for clear, articulate English speakers to record spoken narrations over existing first-person footage — describing what the person filming is doing, seeing, and interacting with as it happens. Candidates must be available for a minimum of 5 hours per week . Work may exceed this minimum based on project needs, and there is no maximum hour cap unless explicitly communicated in advance. Estimated project duration of approximately 1 month . What you'll be doing Watch first-person video clips and record a spoken narration describing the actions, objects, and surroundings visible on screen , following a provided style guide Narrate in clear, natural, understandable English , keeping pace with what's happening on screen Maintain consistency in narration style, level of detail, and terminology across clips Review your own recordings for clarity and audio quality before submission Stay up to date and follow updated guidelines as the narration rubric evolves You're a strong candidate if you: Speak English clearly and are easily understandable — native or non-native speakers welcome Have a quiet recording environment and a decent microphone (headset mic is sufficient) Are comfortable speaking on the fly while watching video, and can describe actions and scenes fluently and specifically Can follow detailed instructions and a style guide consistently across many clips Have a reliable internet connection and are available for at least 5 hours/week Pay close attention to detail and take feedback well to improve consistency over time Fully remote and flexible — work from anywhere Part-time contractor role, choose your own hours Send us your CV along with a brief note about yourself, including your recording setup and capabilities (microphone, recording environment, etc). If you've done similar work before — narration, voice-over, transcription, or anything adjacent — we'd love to hear specific We look forward to hearing from you!