What is Voice Over?


I'm sure you've noticed the beautiful voice of the narrator in your favorite TV or radio show. These are performed by professionals known as voice actors.

One of my favorites is Robert Clotworthy, who talks about the Ancient Aliens show on the History Channel.

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Of course, professional voiceover artists don't just do TV and radio shows. They work on everything from video games and animation to audiobooks, commercials and live announcements.


What jobs can a voice actor do?


A voice actor lends their voice to different people and situations, such as:


  1. Business model or business owner
  2. puppet
  3. Cartoon character
  4. video game character
  5. TV and radio advertising
  6. Audiobooks


There are countless dub gig listings available.


You can find concerts on the Internet in collaboration with the private sector as well as with the government.

Internet programmers and website owners have joined the traditional places of radio, television, movies and audio books. With organizations ranging from religions to nonprofits, they employ a large number of voiceover artists.


How much do voice actors make?


Voice actors make a lot of money. In fact, in Money magazine's 2015 list of "highest paying jobs you can do from home" released in early September, voice actors ranked second for working from home with an average salary of $72. time.

Of course, that's what the pros do. As a beginner, it is in your interest to charge low rates when bidding on gigs. You will be able to charge more when you start collecting samples of paid work and client referrals. 

From the $5 fixed price on gig sites like Fiverr, to opportunities where some agencies pay $100 to $1,000 or more for short voice-over jobs, to truly high-end gigs (telling a TV show), the average salary is around $60,000 Dollars, you can make a lot of money given the increased amount of work available.

To get a better idea of ​​how much money you can make with your voice, check out this Voice Word Scorecard from Voice.com. This gives a good indication of the amount charged for the various gigs.


Find voiceover jobs at home


You can start with the simplest paid jobs and work your way up to becoming a professional.


Chances are, if you're good at it, your voiceover work will pay off!


I will break down the available opportunities based on skill level and experience.


A) Start as beginners


No need to leave home, with minimal computer, microphone and free recording and editing software like Audacity, you can browse voice over jobs online where freelancers like Freelancer, Upwork, Guru, etc


1. Fiverr


A special case in online sites is Fiverr.com, where you can offer any voiceover service, like birthday wishes, commercials, etc., for $5.

Of course, the $5 you charge is just the start. You can add "extra charge" to your service and earn more than $5 per order.

Some people on Fiverr make a living doing voiceovers for work. One of the most famous is Redd Horrocks, who actually quit his job to do it full time. She now earns around $9,000 a month doing voiceover work on Fiverr. She told Business Insider that thanks to her new side business, she was able to pay off her debt and buy a new house.


B) working your way up 


There are several companies online that specialize in dubbing, and once you become familiar with your dubbing technique, you can work around these issues.


2. Voices Now


Get in touch with them through the "Contact Us" link and let them know what you can do. If they are interested, they will respond to you. It will start in the professional world!


3. Snap recordings


A multi-option site where you can browse available voiceover gigs, and from there you can also access sites for Monster, Indeed, and other similar jobs.


4. Voice talent


You might find some of their posts on different sites like Glassdoor, Indeed, or Monster, or get hired by them directly.


5. Vocal Bunny


It provides dubbing services for the tech market, such as audio podcasts, webinars, and various news updates

You can post demos in your own voice to show customers what you can do.

You can also set your own rates.

When a client applies for a job, you have a short time to apply and submit your voice audition. Voicebunny will review your audition before submitting it to the client, who will accept it or not.


6. Voice 123


Once you have done enough beginner work, you can join Voice123 where you can deal with customers in a more professional manner.

You will be responsible for setting up recurring auditions, determining your own rates and explaining payment methods.

The company has big customers in the market, such as MTV, Universal Studios and online game company Zynga.

With Smart Cast voice casting software, your voice will be matched to the right client. At the same time, based on your audition, you will be selected for the right type of job and automatically receive an invitation from them.

Voice123 is free, but if you sign up for its premium subscription ($395 per year), you'll get more access. A free or standard membership puts you in the repertoire of aspiring voice actors, but you only get a gig when someone comes to you.

Another downside of a free membership is that you will never (or rarely) get a new audition open.


C) Highly Paying Performance Dubbing


Now that you're almost at the top of the ladder, you can aspire to be one of the best voiceover artists in the country.


7. Voices


Think of its best customers, such as national TV stations, movie studios, and large corporations, and you can imagine exactly what Voices needs for voice-over artists.

You can sign up for a free subscription, but you need a paid subscription to view posted jobs and apply. Otherwise, you will have to wait for someone to find your profile or for your name to be published under a long list of paying members.

As a paying member, Voices will match your voice and past auditions to the right gig using software called VoiceMatch.

Earn no less than $100 per show and can go up to $250 or more. By using Voices' 10% commission, your salary will also be secured by a security deposit, paid when a client approves your work.


Final thoughts


With the rise of audiobooks, dubbing has become even more important. So if you think you have talent, give it a try.

If you don't want to spend money on a membership program on a site like Voices, my best advice is to use a site like Fiverr. You can register for free. Then provide your service and work from there. Sometimes after working on Fiverr it becomes very clear that you have what it takes. At this point, you will have earned enough money to justify paying for one of the affiliate programs on the bigger site.

Who knows, maybe one day we'll tell you about one of our favorite TV shows!