Are you
looking for voice over jobs? You can actually do this from home. There is not
always a need to go to an actual studio. Lots of people make extra money doing
voice overs from home!
Today's
post breaks down how it works, what you could earn, who is cut out for it, and
of course where to go to find work.
What Are
Voice Over Jobs?
Voice
work, or “voice acting” as it's sometimes referred to, is pretty
self-explanatory. Most of the time, it's when you hear someone's voice
narrating a commercial, audio book, movie or television program, video game, or
even a live event.
In a
nutshell, you're paid to lend your voice to a project in need of a voice.
While this
is often done outside the home, it's not that hard to find voice over work that
you can do from home.
What Do
Voice Over Jobs Pay?
According
to Payscale.com,
the average range for voice over talent is about $39.87 hourly. That said, what
you earn will vary wildly depending on the company you're doing the work for,
you're experience, and other factors.
It goes
without saying, but you'd obviously earn a great deal more for lending your
voice to a commercial or TV project than you may for selling voice talent on a
site like Fiverr.
There is
definitely potential in the voice over industry to make part-time or even
full-time income.
Who Is Cut
Out For Voice Over Work?
If you
have a pleasant speaking voice, that's a start! But beyond that, you need to
realize freelance work of any kind can be a constant hustle, especially in the
beginning. You'll have to be up for that.
There is a
certain amount of patience, consistency with applying for work and finding
clients, and a “not-giving-up” attitude you'll need to have to see real
long-term success here.
If you've
ever tried to strike out on your own as a freelancer in any field, then you
already know that you a steady supply of clients/jobs is important to ensure
you can continue paying the bills. Voice over work won't be any different in
that regard.
What
Equipment Do Voice Over Artists Need?
If you're
doing voice over work from home, you'll need to invest money in some equipment.
You won't necessarily need studio-level equipment just starting out, but it's
better to have something.
At the
bare minimum, you should have:
·
Mic stand (if your microphone doesn't come with
one)
·
Software
Gravy for the Brain has a more
extensive list here that you may want to read over. But the items listed above
may be enough for you to get going. Later on, after you've earned some income,
you may be able to invest in better equipment.
Voice Over
Jobs From Home
The
websites listed below often have listings for voice over jobs from home. So if
you want to get started,
1. Filmless
Filmless hires
freelance voice over artists worldwide. Job description says having your own
studio is ideal, but not required. Note the job listing does say they prefer 5+
years of past voice work experience. Pay information isn't listed, and I wasn't
able to find an estimate online.
2. Fiverr
Fiverr – People are often searching
Fiverr for voice over services. You can sign up as a Fiverr seller and list
your voice over services, and possibly get paid for your work.
Fiverr is
open to people worldwide. While the base amount you can list your services for
on Fiverr is $5, you can always list various add-ons that make many of your
gigs pay much more than that.
Because
there are no prerequisites to getting signed up, Fiverr is probably one of the
best ways to get started as a complete beginner.
3. Snap
Recordings
Snap Recordings – Snap Recordings
occasionally hires people to work from home doing voice overs. They specialize
in telephone greetings.
Snap
Recordings is open to voice over talent worldwide. You must provide a demo reel
before they will consider you. Unfortunately, they don't have pay info listed
nor could I find that info online.
4. Upwork
Upwork is a freelance bidding site
where there are frequently voice over gigs listed.
Note that
bidding on a job you find on Upwork is not a guarantee of getting accepted.
You'll need to take some time to flesh out your portfolio on the site and
update your profile to help ensure it is attractive to potential clients.
Also,
please be careful of scams on Upwork. There are some fake employers on there
who will pretend to hire you.
Most of
the time, these fake employers want to conduct the interview via Skype or
Google Hangouts. They'll “hire” you quickly, and then ask you to deposit a
check from them for “office supplies.”
The
instructions will be to keep part of the money and wire the rest back to them.
It's a fake check, and you'll be held responsible by your own bank for trying
to deposit a fraudulent check. More info on this scam here.
5.
Voices.com
Voices.com is one the largest communities
of talent, actors, producers, and narrators online. As a member of this
community, you'll have access to new voice over job postings daily.
You can
sign up with a guest account for free on Voices.com, but they also have premium
accounts that make it easier to find more jobs and get hired.
We have
a review of Voices.com if you'd like
to learn more about how it works.
6.
Voice123
Voice123 is another marketplace,
similar to Voices.com (above) for finding voice work. And like Voices.com, they
also have various membership options, including a free option.
This site
doesn't take commission or agent fees. You are paid directly by the client.
7. Voice
Bunny
Voice Bunny sounds like a pretty
good option for voice over work. They allow you to set your own rates and get
paid for every recording you make, even auditions!
8. Voice
Crafters
Voice Crafters has been around
since 2008. They are a multi-lingual agency! To be considered for voice over
work through this company, you must have at least five years of professional
experience. You must also have your own professional recording studio at home.
Free
Voice-Over Mini-Course
Get Paid To Do Voice-Overs is
a free mini-course you can take if any of the following applies to you:
·
You've
thought about audiobook narration as a way to earn money.
·
You
are interested in voice over work in general.
·
You
want to work from home, doing something flexible and fun.
If any of
the above sounds good to you, there is a free mini-course you
can take that explains quite a lot about getting started in this industry.
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