Hi! I’m Chaitra Hegde, a freelancer specializing in AI training, translation, voice-over recording, and content creation, especially in Kannada language projects. I have a rich background spanning AI data annotation, speech synthesis evaluation, voice-over evaluations, and linguistic proofreading, all complemented by audio and video editing skills. Before embracing freelancing in 2014, I spent eight years as a professional journalist in Kannada electronic media, working as a field reporter and copy editor. I'm passionate about creating meaningful content, from inspirational stories to marketing materials, with a focus on quality and localized language expertise.

Chaitra Hegde

Hi! I’m Chaitra Hegde, a freelancer specializing in AI training, translation, voice-over recording, and content creation, especially in Kannada language projects. I have a rich background spanning AI data annotation, speech synthesis evaluation, voice-over evaluations, and linguistic proofreading, all complemented by audio and video editing skills. Before embracing freelancing in 2014, I spent eight years as a professional journalist in Kannada electronic media, working as a field reporter and copy editor. I'm passionate about creating meaningful content, from inspirational stories to marketing materials, with a focus on quality and localized language expertise.

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Hi! I’m Chaitra Hegde, a freelancer specializing in AI training, translation, voice-over recording, and content creation, especially in Kannada language projects. I have a rich background spanning AI data annotation, speech synthesis evaluation, voice-over evaluations, and linguistic proofreading, all complemented by audio and video editing skills.

Before embracing freelancing in 2014, I spent eight years as a professional journalist in Kannada electronic media, working as a field reporter and copy editor. I’m passionate about creating meaningful content, from inspirational stories to marketing materials, with a focus on quality and localized language expertise.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Kannada
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelancer at Self-employed
January 1, 2014 - Present
Since 2014, working independently as an AI trainer and evaluator, translator, and voice-over artist mainly on the Upwork platform. Specialized in AI-related tasks such as data annotation, training virtual assistants with domain localization, speech synthesis evaluation, and voice-over recording for text-to-speech applications. Also involved in content creation including articles for Kannada magazines and newspapers, as well as marketing material development.
Reporter at ETV, Kannada TV channel
December 31, 2014 - July 15, 2025
Field reporter covering various beats including Lifestyle, Politics, Health, and Science & technology for a Kannada TV channel from March 2010 to December 2014.
Copy Editor at Kasturi, Kannada TV channel
March 31, 2010 - July 15, 2025
Responsibilities included news copy editing, copywriting, and translation of regional, national, and international news content from June 2007 to March 2010.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma at Institute of Mass Communication and Research, Hubli
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor of Commerce at MES College of Commerce, Sirsi
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality