Oh no, it’s happened again! An unexpected bill like a leak under the sink or a punctured car tire has just set you back $400. It is not a secret that the voiceover world has exceptional months at points and then poorer months to follow. In this article, I will go through how to be finding voiceover work in a jam.
Your Own Mailing List Generates Work
Every time you have ever worked with a customer you should be writing down the contact’s name and email address. On top of that, every time you have a good interaction with someone (even if you don’t book the job) you should be making a note of their name and email address. When the work has dried up these two groupings of industry professionals are your number one place to start. Drop them an email, and see how they are doing, you might have just reminded them you are there at a time they are in need of a voiceover service.
Voiceover Pay to Play Sites
Though they are not the most lucrative jobs typically, speaking they do serve a purpose when the going is tough. If you need a couple of hundred bucks or looking to strengthen the mailing list above, then this is a good way to do so. Fresh and new clients are always valuable. We have covered a full and comprehensive list of pay-to-play websites in both voiceover and on-screen acting.
Finding Voiceover Work on Google
Marketing shows its face in several ways but going out there and finding voiceover work in Google is always a good use of your time. Even if you do not book the work you might make a contact to go onto your contacts list for a future point. Start with your own city and move from there. Production companies, animation houses, video game developers, and just about every other industry professional will find themselves at the end of your Google search.
Voiceover Agents
Don’t have a voiceover agent? Well start looking! Consider who might be your competition on their roster and how you differ from them. Look at what work the agent is getting and how you resonate with that. Bring forward a solid business pitch for this new collaboration. You need to be an asset to them, not a burden. It is a two-way relationship, not something you can just benefit from, the agent must benefit too.
Already got an agent? Excellent! Ask them what casting directors are saying when they pitch you. Ask them about what you have been pitched for recently and the feedback you are getting. Maybe they need you to invest in some new equipment or reels. Whatever the reason is, if there is something you can do to develop and improve, you should do it.
Finding Work on Social Media
Sometimes voiceover pages or particular casting directors might also put a casting call on social media. Generally, it will mirror what is on their website and email list. It is good to make a note of these casting professionals and particular voiceover groups as they crop up in front of you as they will certainly be a resource. Make sure you are interacting and just keep an eye on them on a regular basis.
Other Voiceover Work in a Jam?
There is so much more you can do that is relevant and similar to voiceover work but requires some thinking outside the box. Check out this article on transferable voiceover skills here to learn a little bit more about other ways you can make work using your giftings.
Finding Voiceover Work in a Jam by Alan Shires
