How To Get A Voice Acting Job

Voice acting might seem like an unusual choice of job to many, but to some it offers a great opportunity to get involved with acting without having to be on film! It is an important role these days with so many films dubbed into different languages. If you think that you have the dulcet tomes and a voice flexible enough to adapt to different styles of work then it could be a great opportunity for you. Have a look a bit further down the page to find out our hints and tips on how to get a voice acting job.

1. Train professionally. Even if you have no interest in acting in front of the camera, I have to say that the likelihood is that you will need to train as a professional actor, and this will mean normal acting training. A lot of the basic techniques of acting can be used to help you perform better as a voice actor, and many employers will be looking for this sort of experience.

2. Create a demo tape. This should have you using different voices to show your flexibility and your personality. An important aspect of this is making sure that the quality of audio is spot on, and I would recommend utilising the skills and facilities of a professional recording studio.

3. Practice in the studio. Voice over work is normally conducted in the studio, so if you can get professional experience of any kind then this will help you at a later date. One idea would be to advertise your skills for free by putting up posters in local recording studios, so that you can start to build up a portfolio of work.

4. Relocate. You need to realise that a lot of the work for this sort of thing is going to be found in Los Angeles or New York. Relocation might seem drastic, but if you really want to follow your dream then this could be a step you have to take.

5. Be available for all calls. Don’t worry at first if there is a part going that does not interest you. At this stage of your career, the most important thing is quantity. If you are skilful enough, you can always bring quality to any production you are involved in.

6. Hire an agent. This is a step to take when you are really ready to break into the industry. Although you will be giving away ten or even twenty percent of your fees, your agent should be able to introduce you to far more work than you would have experienced without them.