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Chaitra Hegde

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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.

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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.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • KannadaFluent
  • EnglishIntermediate
  • HindiAdvanced

Industry experience

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

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Work experience

Reporter · ETV, Kannada TV channelDec 2014 – Jul 2025 · 10 yrs 8 mos

Field reporter covering various beats including Lifestyle, Politics, Health, and Science & technology for a Kannada TV channel from March 2010 to December 2014.

Freelancer · Self-employedJan 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 11 mos

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.

Copy Editor · Kasturi, Kannada TV channelMar 2010 – Jul 2025 · 15 yrs 5 mos

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 · Institute of Mass Communication and Research, Hubli2005 – 2007
Bachelor of Commerce · MES College of Commerce, Sirsi2002 – 2005

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