Voice Over Jobs For Beginners From Home (15 Companies To Work For)

Are you looking for voice over jobs for beginners? 

If you have a pleasant speaking voice and are looking for ways to make money working from home,  voiceover work might be the answer you’ve been looking for!

Voiceover content is all around us whether you’re in your car listening to an audiobook, at home watching a TV game show, or online scrolling through your social media feed.

The best part is you can work from home and the hours are flexible as long as you’re able to meet the deadline.

Ready to get started?

 

What Is A Voice Over Artist?

A voice over artist or actor is someone who uses their voice to narrate, promote, explain, or tell stories without being physically seen.

There are many different kinds of voice-over jobs and most voice-over actors choose to specialize in one or two areas.  Here are some of the areas where you can find voice-over work:

• Radio and TV commercials
• Audiobooks
• Podcasts
• Video Games
• Educational Online Content
• Recorded Telephone Messages
• Animations

Voice-over work opportunities are everywhere and even if you have no experience, you can still find voice acting jobs for beginners.

 

How Much Does a Voice Over Artist Make?

According to ZipRecruiter, the national average voice over job salary is over $81,000/year at the time this post is published.  That said, what you earn will vary depending on the company you’re working for, the project, your experience, and so on.

It goes without saying that you’d make a lot more money being the voice behind game shows such as Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy than selling your services on a freelance website such as Fiverr.

Did you know that Bart Simpson is voiced by a woman and she gets paid $300,000 for every episode of The Simpsons?  Crazy right?

 

How To Become a Voice Over Actor?

1. Free Resources

If you’re anything like me, then you probably don’t want to pay for anything before doing your own extensive research.

And I am all for free courses.

Julie over at Work From Home VoiceOvers has a FREE mini-course that covers what skills you need to be successful and how to successfully book gigs as a voiceover actor.

Julie has been working from home doing voice overs since 2011 and has narrated and produced over 100 audiobooks.  Additionally, she had worked on radio ads, television ads, corporate videos, and some other projects.

2. A Quiet Room

You don’t need a studio, but a quiet room is a must.  Most of us don’t have the luxury of having an extra, quiet room, but you can make it work by being creative.

I recorded some videos in my walk-in closet and didn’t run into any issues.  The clothes in the closet and the carpet will help dampen the sound.  You can also put a small blanket on the floor to block out the sound.

3. Equipment

At the bare minimum, you should have a decent microphone, a mic stand (if your microphone doesn’t come with it), and headphones.  You might be able to find these items around the house or you can get them all on Amazon for less than $100.

• Microphone – my first microphone was a Blue Snowball for less than $50 on Amazon.  I recently just purchased a Blue Yeti for a little over $100 and I highly recommend it.
• Mic stand – to hold the microphone if it doesn’t come with it.
• Headphones – you can get one for around $30 on Amazon or use one that comes with your phone.

4. Build Your Portfolio

This is tricky starting out since nobody wants to hire someone with no prior work experience and where can you get experience if you can never get any work?  Chicken or egg kind of situation.

While not ideal, you can gain experience by doing some free voice-over work and if they like you, they might even hire you in the future.  Another way to start is by using the Fiverr platform – post some of your sample work or services and wait for people to hire you.

That’s how this millennial did it.  She started out posting her services on Fiverr, and now makes $15,000 per month recording voiceovers.

 

Voice Over Jobs For Beginners From Home

There are free platforms as well as paid platforms where you can find voice over jobs for beginners from home.

1. Voices.com

Voices.com is the biggest online community of voice over artists, actors, narrators, and producers.  It has been around since 2003 and is a go-to place for megabrands like Microsoft, BMW, Hulu, Shopify, and many more.

You can earn between $100 – $1500 depending on the project.  The site houses content from several languages, so it’s a big plus if you can speak multiple languages.

To get started, you just need to upload a sample of your voiceover work and fill out the required credentials to open your free account. However, to have access to more job opportunities and features, you would need to upgrade to a premium account.

With a premium account, you will get priority ranking on the search results and notifications of new openings directly to your mailbox.

Cost: $499 per year for a premium membership.  It’s a little pricey so I would wait until I have some demos and some work under my belt before signing up for it.

 

2. Voice123

Voice123 is an open marketplace offering voice acting jobs for beginners.  Founded in 2002 and now with over 200,000 voice actors registered, the site has worked with big-name clients such as Coca-Cola, The New York Times, NBC, Airbnb, and many others.

The site doesn’t take commission or agent fees since you are paid directly by the clients.  You will get email notifications about available projects and once you’re hired, all the transactions and terms of the project will be between you and the client.

You can expect anywhere between $30 to $100 per hour for the jobs you find on this platform.

Voice123 offers various membership options, including a free one. Although the Premium or Platinum membership will ensure maximum exposure in searches, access to better and higher paying jobs, and receive project invitations.

Cost: $395 per year for a premium membership.

 

3. Bunny Studio

Bunny Studio has over 30,000 voiceover actors with over 50 languages and dialects and offer multiple services on top of voiceover.  The iste matches clients with the right voice talents.

To get started, you need to create an account and submit a demo test for evaluation.  Once you pass the test, you can start applying to voice jobs on the site.  The algorithm will automatically send you the best matches directly to your mailbox so you don’t need to browse through all the job listings.

Bunny Studio doesn’t accept just anybody, so make sure to give it your best shot in the application process.  The upside is there are no membership fees and you can set your own rates and schedule.

 

4. Voice Crafters

Voice Crafters is another voice over agency that offers high-quality voice-over work.  They make commercials, e-learning materials, promotional videos, audiobooks, and more.

Founded in 2008, Voice Crafters is a multilingual voice over marketplace that represents voice over talents in over 80 languages.  To work full-time for Voice Crafters, you do need at least 5 years of proven commercial experience.

According to their website, you can earn from $85 minimum to well over $3,000 per job! 

It is free to join, but they do have very strict requirements of at least 5 years of commercial experience and a broadcast-quality studio.

 

5. Filmless

Filmless hires freelance voice-over actors worldwide and connects them with startups to Fortune 500s on just about every type of project.  Their clientele includes Google, Asus, Deloitte and they typically make promotional or product launch videos for their clients.

Although the site is not a dedicated voiceover platform, they hire voiceover actors to go in the background of their videos.

You will only get 4 hours of turnaround time for their projects, so efficiency is a must-have quality in order to get the job done.  Additionally, they also prefer someone with 5+ years of experience.  I would save this place for when you have some years under your belt.

 

6. Snap Recordings

Snap Recordings has been around since 1996 and specializes in telephone greetings, voice prompts, and messages on hold with occasional work-from-home opportunities. The company offers voice over jobs for beginners at the rate of $50-100 per hour.

They currently have over 100 male & female voice-over artists to provide a range of options for different languages and dialects.  They prefer applicants who are bilingual and primarily hire over-over artists in the English, Spanish, and French languages.

To get started, fill out your credentials along with a voice demo on the website.  Once you are selected, they will send you the project directly to your mailbox.

Keep in mind that they have a very short turnaround time, so you need to be able to meet all your deadlines to keep the clients satisfied.

 

7. Mandy Voices

Mandy Voices is a community of more than 3.1 million voice artists.  The site primarily caters to voiceover jobs in the entertainment industry such as TV and films.  More than 280,000 employers and casting directors use the site to find cast and crew and some of the big names include Netflix, HBO, Disney, Prime Video, 20th Century Fox, and many more.

There are 6,500 new auditions and production jobs posted every month.  You will also receive tailored alerts to match your skills as well as opportunities to network with other voiceover professionals.

Currently, the membership is 100% free.  You just need to fill out your information and send in your demo audition recording.

 

8. The Voice Crew

The Voice Crew is the perfect place for beginners to get experience to add to your portfolio.  The pay is a lot lower, but the site has a big client database, making it a lot easier to get a job. 

 

Freelance Voice Over Jobs For Beginners

9. Fiverr

As the largest online community of freelancers worldwide,  Fiverr is probably the best platform to get started as a complete beginner with no experience.

While the basic gigs are set as low as $5, you can make more money with additional services.  This millennial started out on Fiverr and is now making $15,000 per month working just 3-5 hours per day.

You can search for Fiverr voice over jobs for beginners to see how others are setting up their shops.  A more seasoned voiceover artist like ionebutler charges anywhere between $200-400 per gig and while rising stars like simeonweedall and angusyellowlees charge a little less.

To get started, sign up for a free account with Fiverr and add some demos of your work to get started.  As you get more experience and demand, you can start to earn more.

 

10. Upwork

Upwork is one of the largest freelancer job boards in the world where you can find voice-over gigs. The platform pays both on an hourly basis and at fixed rates.

You can bid for one-off jobs as well as gigs that run for months.  While you can bid on any job, it is not a guarantee that you will get accepted as you are competing with other freelancers for the same jobs.

In order to apply for Upwork voice over jobs, you need to buy “connects” which are sold for $0.15 each.  Alternatively, you can opt for the Freelancer Plus membership which is $14.99 per month.

Upwork is a great platform, but there are a lot of fake employers that will try to scam you.  Be wary if a job sounds too good to be true.

 

11. Freelancer

Freelancer.com is another popular online marketplace for freelancers to find work-at-home gigs.

There are a variety of tasks being offered on the platform and you can find small gigs like voicing a few lines on a cartoon show to a big project such as narrating a whole audiobook.

To bid for jobs on the site, you first need to sign up and create an account showcasing your talent.  Once the account is approved, you can start bidding for jobs.

Voice over jobs for beginners on Freelancer pays anywhere between $15 to $100 per project and can go for much higher for foreign language projects.

 

Audiobook Voice Over Jobs

12. Amazon ACX

Amazon ACX is the platform that focuses on audiobook productions.  Once completed, the audiobook will be sold on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes.  If you enjoy reading books, this is a great platform.

Currently the platform has over two thousand active voiceover projects that they update regularly.  You can choose from thousands of titles to audition for as a narrator.

To get started, sign up for an account and upload a voice sample work to get approved.  It’s good to have a number of samples handy to showcase different styles and genres.

Each job has an indicated budget and you can audition for several jobs per day to increase your chance of landing more voice over jobs from home.

 

13. Brilliance Publishing

Brilliance Publishing is owned by Amazon, making it another great platform for freelancers to look for audiobook voice over jobs.

Salaries and job opportunities are rarely published on the site.  For inquiries, have your demos ready and send them an email for more information auditions@brilliancepublishing.com

 

Voice Over Jobs Near Me

14. Indeed

Apart from listing job opportunities across the globe, Indeed also keeps your resume on file to match you with potential employers whose criteria match your skills.

Jobs on the website are from all over the world.  However, you can narrow down the search on the dashboard for openings in your city or town.

 

15. Behind The Voice Actors

Behind The Voice Actors or BVTA is another big name in the voice-over industry that employs voice actors to play characters in cartoons, movies, anime, movies, etc.

The platform has a job board with up-to-date audition deadlines and the originating company or individual client.  The number of current applications is also listed for each job, this helps gauge the competition for a particular job.

You will be provided with specific lines that you need to record for each job listing and the background of the character.  This can really help you get into character.

 

Voice Over Jobs For Beginners From Home – FAQs

1. How Can I Get Voice Over Jobs As a Beginner?

Fiverr, Upwork, and FlexJobs are good starting points for people with little to no experience.  On Fiverr, you can post your gigs for as little as $5 to build up your portfolio.

Yes, I know $5 doesn’t sound like much, but you have to start somewhere if you need experience.

A more experienced voice over artist can charge anywhere between $200-$400 per project on Fiverr, for work that might be just 5 minutes long.  You can check out a more seasoned voiceover artist ionebutler or rising stars simeonweedall and angusyellowlees to get a feel for how they set up their shops.

Though training and experience are not required for you to get hired.  However, it helps to also have demo recordings to showcase your ability to switch between different voice styles and/or accents.

2. Is It Hard To Get Voice Over Work?

According to Voices.com trend and stats, the demand for voice assistant jobs grew by 245% year over year (partly due to the pandemic and everybody is staying home watching videos).  The overall growth in jobs on Voices.com can largely be attributed the rise of e-learnings, podcasts, and animations.

While there are plenty of platforms to find voice over jobs for beginners from home, the competition can be stiff if you don’t have the technical set-up and knowledge.  But thanks to many online resources, the more time you spend on training and development, the more you’ll be able to earn in the long run.

3. Is There Any Voice Over Training Online?

There are both paid and free online resources available.  You can head over to Work From Home VoiceOvers and sign up for a free mini-course.  You will discover:

1. If voiceover work is right for you.
2. How to be successful as a voiceover actor
3. How to attract clients.

…and the best part?  It’s FREE to get started!

There are also paid courses but you can check out the free one first to see if it’s even something you might be interested in.

 

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