Voice-Over Artist Career Profile, Salary, & Job Outlook
What does a Voice-Over Artist do?
A voice-over artist is a performer who uses their voice in radio, television, film, and theater to entertain or narrate a written script. Voice-over artists do not appear on the screen. Therefore, they have to possess a combination of acting skills and vocal techniques to capture and convey different characters. They also record dialogue for films in different languages.
How much does a Voice-Over Artist make?
According to Ziprecruiter, Voice-over Artists make a national average of $64,012 or $30.78 an hour (as of March 2022). Entry-level voice-over artists make around $29,000 annually, with senior-level voice-over artists making $89,500 a year. This wide range also depends on skill, seniority, company/studio, production budget, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the film industry?
Voice-over artists entertain across auditory and language barriers. They act, narrate, provide sounds effects, and do announcing work for sports broadcasts. In addition, VO artists guide listeners through visual experiences to better understand the art.
What is the job outlook for a Voice-Over Artist?
Film revenue is forecasted to grow to $392.34 billion by 2025. In addition, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities in the acting field (including Voice-over Actors) are expected to increase at a rate of 32% during the 2020-2030 decade.
How to kick-off your career:
- Practice diction and enunciation.
- Watch animated films and television to study different vocal techniques.
- Explore the NYU x Rolling Stone x IndieWire Film + TV Industry Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Film Career Guide.
Learn from:
Judd Apatow, Film & TV Industry Essentials contributor,
Film director/producer/screenwriter/ comedian
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