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Matt L.

Goderich, Canada

$100/hr
5.0
775 jobs
Matt Loft is a professional voiceover talent. Recent clients include Sony, Coca Cola, Tic Tac, Toyota, Walgreens, and many others! Matt's voice is well suited for all types of different projects, including television and radio commercials, promos, narration, eLearning, animation, and everything in between. Matt’s easy going personality, as well as his ability to take direction, make him a great choice for your next project. Matt is always seeking out new voiceover projects and would love to work with you!
  • Audio Mastering
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • Audio Engineering
  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Recording
  • Canadian English Accent
  • American English Accent
  • Voice Recording
Eric P.

Los Angeles, United States

$60/hr
5.0
640 jobs
⌛ 𝟮𝟰-𝟰𝟴-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 & 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 😀 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻 & 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲. ▶️ 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. ✅ 𝟮𝟱+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱. ☑️ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁, 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸, 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗞𝗙𝗖 & 𝟱𝟬𝟬+ 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 💡 🎥 🎬 I specialize in taking ideas (rough or polished) and turning them into perfectly edited videos ready for your exact needs. I have an experience-won background in video psychology and know exactly what looks good, sounds good and most importantly converts GREAT. I personally act in many of the videos I produce and also partner with other actors from other genders, accents and backgrounds in case you need someone a bit different from me! Edits, animations or otherwise, you can think of me as your one-stop-shop for all things video. 📞 Let’s discuss your video project! Invite me to your job on Upwork or send me a direct message. Expect an invitation to a complimentary video consultation call together. 📞 ❝ 𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙟𝙤𝙗! 𝙀𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙-𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚! 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙀𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙞𝙨. 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝-𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙝𝙚’𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡, 𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝! 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨. ❞ 🗣 𝙅𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙣𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙢𝙖𝙣 - 𝙊𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧 - 𝙅𝙤𝙣𝙎 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 🗣 Some of the stand-out themes my clients share in feedback about my videos include: 🔹 They find working together to be stress-free, fun and easyl. That’s always my goal with every project. 🔹 Fair, consistent and no-surprise pricing (Invite me to your job on Upwork to get a price for your project) 🔹 Their video script or idea might not have been 100% complete. No problem! I excel at filling in the gaps to bring a video from an incomplete idea to execution better than expected. 🔹 They appreciate the quality of the videos. All videos are complete with professional recording equipment (cameras, lightning and microphones/audio). 📞 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁? 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲. 📞 Some of my characteristics as an actor include: ▪️ Native English Speaker - Caucasian American Male (USA) ▪️ Californian / American Accent Capable of Australian & EU Accents Again! If you’re in need of a different gender, accent or background I partner with a varied team of video actors and actresses and can facilitate the entire production process. Examples of common project deliverables I provide include: 🎥 Video Spokesperson, Video Actor, Video Production & Videography Services 🎥 Video Content Creator, Video Editing & Video Animation Roles 🎥 Presenter, Webinar & Host Roles 🎥 Scriptwriting & Script Reading 🎥 Presenting / Presentations & Host Roles 🎥 Voiceover, Voice Talent, Narration & Voice Actor Roles 🎥 Social Media Content (UGC, Testimonials, Reels, Ads, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Tik-Tok & More) 🎥 Online Course Content & Tutorial Videos 🎥 Educational, Instructional, Online Course, Tutorial Podcast, Ebook, Audiobook & Explainer Video Production 🎥 Video Sales Letters (VSL), Commercials, Video Ads & Radio Ads, Promo Videos 🎥 Content Creator Roles 🎥 Greenscreen Projects Commonly work with both US-based clients and clients from around the world. Many international clients I work with are looking to break into the US market. Examples of client niches I commonly work with include: 🔸 Tech & Technology (Fintech, Edtech 🔸 Software As a Service (SaaS) 🔸 Healthcare, Health & Fitness 🔸 Acting Related (Film, TV, Commercial, Broadway) 🔸 Modeling Related (Print, Lifestyle, Runway & More) 🔸 Education, Thank you so much for learning about my background and experience! If you’re interested in working together, please invite me to your job on Upwork. 🎬 Thank you! 🎬 Eric Presnall ❝ 𝙄 𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙀𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨. 𝙃𝙚'𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡, 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝. 𝙒𝙚'𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧, 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙝𝙚'𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙤 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝. ❞ 🗣 𝙆𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙮 - 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 - 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙨.
  • Explainer Video
  • Spokesperson Video
  • Video Production
  • Acting
  • Promotional Video
  • English
  • Male
  • Video Commercial
  • US English Dialect
  • Video Ad
  • Video Editing
  • Videography
  • Live Action Explainer
  • Voice-Over
  • Video Narration
Jamie B.

Huntingdon Valley, United States

$95/hr
5.0
588 jobs
Turnaround on Short Video Projects: 24-48 hours. Longer Full Video Production Projects: 3-4 days. "Jamie Buck is a rare breed that not only creates compelling front-end ad creative, but also has a deep understanding of the back-end sales process and speed to lead! I love his additional AI Agent add-on. Total gamechanger!" Clients hire Jamie Buck for both 𝘊𝘖𝘕𝘛𝘌𝘕𝘛 𝘊𝘙𝘌𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕 and 𝘚𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘚 𝘈𝘜𝘛𝘖𝘔𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕: 1. HI: Human Interacting Scroll-Stopping, High-Converting Creative Advertising Videos. 2. AI: Trained Agents handle Speed to Lead, Opt-In Follow-Up, and Booking of Appointments. 💁‍♂️ Jamie Buck here, a seasoned: On-Camera Host Video Presenter UGC Creator Voiceover Talent AI Expert Digital Marketer Put over 20 years of media + marketing experience to work for you. 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 is my front-end business - creating video content for clients (social media marketing, meta ads, interviews, reviews, webinars, etc). I deliver high-quality projects FAST! Expect an impeccable work ethic illustrated by the 1000+ 5-Star Ratings from satisfied clients and 100% Job Success here on Upwork. 𝗕𝗶𝘇𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 is my backend business - implementing AI agents to handle all your leads on autopilot. NEVER miss an opportunity or let a LEAD fall thru the cracks again! Hire me to build out and install VOICE AGENTS and SMS SERVICE BOTS into your Advertising, Website, and Social Media. If your Ads are NOT converting as well as they could be, I can help! I have multiple Projects where you can purchase immediately or you can MESSAGE ME directly for a custom offer. Please include your script and all details in your brief. See my ON CAMERA PROJECT if you are looking to hire me as a Video Spokesperson, Host, UGC Creator, Webinar, Testimonial, etc. I can provide RAW video or a FULLY PRODUCED Ready-To-Go-To-Market Video. I've VOICED over 15k projects, PRODUCED over 10k projects, and ACTED ON CAMERA in 1k projects... including National Commercials, Trailers, Corporate Presentations, Documentaries, VSL's, Explainer Videos, Tutorials, Webinars, Live Announcer In-Person Roles, Parodies and Characters for Games and Toys. I have extensive experience running a digital marketing agency, and creating a software called BizGrow.Video that converts more customers on your website! Clients include Pepsi, Walmart, U.S. Navy, Frito-Lay, Pfizer, Meijer, Xbox, Johnson & Johnson, John Deere, NASCAR, Red Bull, NBC Sports Network, Bass Pro Shops, Cox Communications, Philadelphia 76ers, Lego, Patient First, EZ Pass and more. Specialty commercial VOs include local and national casinos, car dealers, and nightclubs. -Previous Experience: Hosted shows at 6 radio stations, finally channeling energy to the production room. Worked as a Creative Services Director at a large market radio station for 16 years, honing voicing and producing craft. Along the way, earned four A.I.R. – “Achievement In Radio” awards as well as an A.C.E – “Award for Cable Excellence”. Check out these helpful tips when submitting your script: Please be specific with: TIMING, TONE and PRONUNCIATIONS. An AUDIO or VIDEO FILE of all names or uncommon words is highly recommended. I also offer a FREE LIVE SESSION so you can LISTEN as I RECORD. 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: 𝗜 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗗 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗟𝗬. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁. Here's how to switch from hourly to fixed: support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211062368-Switch-Contract-Type-Hourly-or-Fixed-Price As per Upwork, the entire rate should be fully funded before I can begin working on your project. One round of pickups is included (as needed), if we are not doing a LIVE SESSION. Any questions, please let me know. I look forward to collaborating with you on your next project!
  • Marketing Advertising
  • Video Production
  • Acting
  • Video Marketing
  • Video Shoot
  • Video Advertising
  • On-Camera Presentation
  • On-Camera Presenting
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Voice-Over
  • American English Accent
  • Narration
  • Advertising
  • Male Voice
  • Podcast Production
José Ramón F.

O Burgo, Spain

$75/hr
5.0
478 jobs
HBO Latin America Voice-Over/Translator 7+ years — 17+ years overall experience Neutral Latin American Spanish expert ✔ 100% perfect Upwork rating after 400+ jobs (9 years) ✔ Voice-over pro, neutral Latin American Spanish —can also do European Spanish ✔ Number 1 spot in Upworks's English/Spanish translation test among 20,000 translators ✔ Direct dubbing expert (interpretation without script or text of any kind)
  • Subtitles
  • Spanish
  • English to Spanish Translation
  • Voice-Over
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • Narration
  • Spanish English Accent
  • Voice Acting
Jim D J.

South Euclid, United States

$70/hr
5.0
411 jobs
I am a stage/film actor with over 40 years’ experience. I have a mature, authoritative voice that can be as smooth as milk or as hard as granite. I can do various accents, including British, American (Southern, Eastern, Western, Midwest), German, Spanish, and French. As a full time voiceover artist, I am always available to bring your script to life; whether it's for a radio or television commercial, phone on-hold message, IVR, web site content, narration, animation, documentary, corporate presentation, PSA message and anything else you can dream up. All available with super FAST TURNAROUND. I read my two children to sleep every night for many years, and IT WORKED! Let me read to you. I can give you several examples to choose from so that you get the best version for your needs. I can also offer you a very quick turnaround, usually 1 day, for short projects. I have voiced over 850 audiobooks for Amazon/Audible (search “Jim D Johnston” at Audible.com for voice samples) and other audiobook platforms and am quite familiar with strict ACX guidelines for producing books on Amazon. Thanks and have a great day! Jim D J Clients say: "Jim's level of voice expertise is nothing less than the very best. I have utilized his voice skills on several jobs -- I cannot even imagine that anyone he has ever done work for being anything less than 100% satisfied ! " --C. Caplin "GREAT JOB!!! This was a wonderful rendition; I enjoyed it tremendously and my wife loved it too. You are truly a wonderful narrator." -- Brian J. Cimins, CEO, The Grapplers Co., Inc. “Jim is an amazing actor with an even more amazing voice! I recommend you hire him for your next voice over or acting job. Thanks again Jim!” — mikeinfo “Your reading is so good, so spot-on— I much prefer listening to you read than reading the text itself!” —David C. Lane, MSAC Philosophy Group “Jim was a dream to work with. He's extremely responsive and you can tell that it's important for him to deliver thorough, carefully thought-out work. I was extremely impressed by his end product in the voiceover task that I assigned him. He really is a freelancer that you can't go wrong with. Five stars all the way.” — JRMProducts “Jim has a rich, deep, intelligent sounding voice and did an impeccable job adding warmth and depth to relatively dry material. *Make sure and listen to his voice files.* We are just so happy with his work!” — N. DiMascio “Hired for a voice of an angel, and got exactly that. Noble, full of confidence, and righteousness. Well done. So very well done.” — cyeote “Jim was excellent to work with, having the utmost professionalism and understanding of the work at hand. He took my late father's booklet on Alcoholism and narrated it so I could have it published on Audible. I would highly recommend Jim if you are looking for a professional who has excellent communication skills and is highly responsive.” — MidwestWebservice “Outstanding work performed! The person was extremely kind, personable and professional and did everything he could do for me and the project. I highly recommend him without reservations!” — Kyle6 “Great service. Highly recommended. ” — idk123 “It was absolutely great to work with Jim! He is very knowledgeable and talented and his work is perfect for our target audience. We highly recommend Jim, and will definitely want to continue working with him in the future.” — ZoVolt “Jim is very, very much the professional he did everything in a timely way and there was always clear communication between us. Definitely recommended!” — JRMachain “It was a pleasure to work with Jim. He is a great human being. Wish you the best Jim.” — Client “Professional, friendly, and on time! Pleasure working with you, Jim! I will definitely keep you in mind for any future projects I have.” —Sophia J, founder, BookRocket “I greatly appreciate your help and ongoing support on projects. I plan to give you more jobs!” —Allison M, Minneapolis, MN, USA “Excellent, fast work. Highly recommended.” — Aligner “Jim is a hardworking individual and I really like his commitment to my projects he gets.” — Client “Again good job, fast responses and overall, highly recommended freelancer” — Client
  • Film Dubbing
  • Audio Production
  • Voice Acting
  • Narration
  • Video Commercial
  • IVR Software
  • Voice-Over
  • English
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Ebook
Tom H.

London, United Kingdom

$100/hr
5.0
216 jobs
Hello! I'm a British voice actor with 10 years' experience. My project turnover is quick and professional. I can offer character acting as well as corporate voices in numerous UK Accents, including RP, Northern (Generic) and many others including Scottish and Australian. I also perform North American accents, including West Coast, Generic and Southern (Generic.) and other accents. I am also a stage actor and singer. My work includes corporate pieces, character work, audiobook narration and English Language books. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have! Thank you!
  • Welsh
  • Film Dubbing
  • Welsh to English Translation
  • Australian English Accent
  • Voice Recording
  • Singing
  • American English Accent
  • Voice-Over

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How to Hire Audiobook Narrators

What is an audiobook narrator?

There’s nothing like a good audiobook to entertain you, whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee, sitting on the beach, or in the middle of your morning commute. If you’ve written an eBook or a print book and want to dramatically increase your audience reach via an audio platform, you’ll need a narrator with a clarion voice to help you take advantage of this new market.

How do you hire an audiobook narrator?

You can source audiobook narrator talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in an audiobook narrator.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • Shortlist and interview audiobook narrators. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview. 

Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of audiobook narrator you need to complete your project. 

How much does it cost to hire an audiobook narrator?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions. Learn about the cost to hire audiobook narrators.

How do you write an audiobook narrator job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample audiobook narrator job post titles:

  • Audiobook narrator needed for my new business book
  • Voice over expert with low range needed for graphic novel
  • Need person with southern accent to do audiobook narration 

Project description

An effective audiobook narrator job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From clear pronunciation to replicating regional accents, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain genres, accents, or platforms, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Audiobook narrator job responsibilities

Here are some examples of audiobook narrator job responsibilities:

  • Read technical content with proper tempo and pacing
  • Speak with an authentic southern drawl
  • Provide narration that replicates different accents of three main characters in a novel

Audiobook narrator job requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in [Skill]. Here are some examples:

  • Experience doing voice over for new non-fiction authors
  • Ability to convey bubbly personality while doing voice over for educational books
  • Must have clear diction and even pacing while reading long content
  • Ability to complete audio narration in the time allotted
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