Looking for an experienced YouTube narrator for a film & TV history channel (HUMAN voice only)

Posted last month

Worldwide

Summary

I'm building cinemabhs - a faceless YouTube channel covering the on-set decisions, auditions, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped the greatest films and TV shows ever made. Think analytical film documentary, not celebrity gossip or reaction content. I need an experienced human narrator for 1-2 voiceover scripts per week, long-term. A full production brief is attached - please read and listen to the benchmark channels before applying. Benchmark channels - please listen before applying: Knanuel - youtube.com/@Knanuel ScreenPuff - youtube.com/@ScreenPuff Benjamin Vomastek - youtube.com/@BenjaminVomastek HollywoodConfidential - youtube.com/@HollywoodConfidential The voice identity: Warm, authoritative, documentary-serious. The target register is a knowledgeable friend telling a story they find genuinely fascinating - not a hype presenter, not a dramatic true crime voice, not a corporate explainer. Credibility through calm, not volume. What the role involves: - Narrate annotated scripts of 1,600–2,800 words (10–18 min finished audio) - Execute 5 pacing modes built into the script - from baseline narration through WTF fact delivery to legacy close - Deliver broadcast-quality WAV files at -14 LUFS, noise floor below -50dB - 36-hour turnaround from script receipt Requirements: - Professional microphone and treated recording space - no room reverb, no background noise - Neutral British or neutral American accent - Experience in documentary, audiobook, or long-form narration specifically - Human voice only - AI voiceover will be immediately rejected Rate: $20-30 per narration, rising to $30-40 within 60 days for consistent broadcast-quality delivery. Your application must include: - Audition recording - excerpts provided in the attached brief - Two samples of previous long-form narration work - Description of your recording setup Applications without the audition recording will not be reviewed.

  • $30.00

    Fixed-price
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Authoritative Tone
Emotional Tone
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Hires:
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About the client
Member since Jun 13, 2026
  • GBR
    Abergavenny6:18 AM
  • $925 total spent
    25 hires, 17 active

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