Become a Voice-Over Artist
Method Stats:
- Prerequisites: a computer or mobile device, voice recording software and hardware, great reading and speaking skills
- Best for: people with clear pronunciation and acting skills
- Potential income: $15-$45/hour
Voice-over talents are always in demand as companies need people to narrate their content. Examples include trailers, audio guides, commercials, audiobooks, and demonstration videos.
Voice-over artists can also give their voices to text to speech software, which is used to read aloud digital text for people who are blind or have difficulty reading.
Pay varies depending on experience, project type, and script length. The average salary of voice-over artists in the United States is $30/hour.
You can get started by finding voice-over jobs on freelance websites like Up-work.
You can also sign up for Voices or ACX. These platforms will connect you to clients needing voice-over talents and authors looking for audiobook narrators.
To become a good voice-over talent, develop versatility as well as consistent and clear articulation. Practice sample scripts to find a niche that suits you.
Don’t forget to invest in good voice recording hardware and software. Make sure to record in an ideal environment with minimal background noise.
