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Voice-Over Artist

Aliases: Voice-Over Artist

Industry/Sector(s): Media and Entertainment

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Voice-Over Artist is expected to perform include:

Auditioning for voice roles in productions including films, television, advertising (all media), radio plays, animation, digital media (mobile, internet etc.), dubbed productions, corporate films, educational films, audio dramas, telecom (IVR, Voice-mail etc.), channel voices

Performing imaging, narration, voice-overs, announcements, impersonations/ mimicry according to requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is not a desk job

Work from home option is not available

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Travelling maybe a part of this job

Need not handle a team

Working hours

Media and entertainment companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Minimum – High school

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to understand the technical language of voicing

Knowledge about performance techniques and principles

Familiar with the essentials for performance (communication skills, voice modulation, flair for mimicry and drama, sense of humour, emotional rendering etc.)

Knowledge about the basics of the media industry and the different roles different professionals play (especially for advertising)

Ability to have a good ear for different types of sounds and voices

Ability modulate voice in different accents (regional, international)

Ability to maintain continuity of voice quality throughout the performance

Skilled to play the tempo, tone, volume and pitch depending on the directors and films requirements

Ability to speak with a clear, clean and neutral accent and use voice to convey emotions and different characters through developed techniques

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Voice-modulation, Fluency in languages, Speed-reading

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Xavier Institute of Communications

R. K. FILMS & MEDIA ACADEMY

INDIAN VOICE-OVERS

ISOMES BAG Films

Asian Academy of Film and Television

Academy of Radio Management

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.indian-voice-overs.com/mumbai-voice-training.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ²

Junior Voice-Over Artist → Voice-Over Artist → Senior Voice-Over Artist

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with up to 2 years of experience - ₹ 15,000 to ₹ 20,000 per month

For candidates with 2 to 5 years of experience – ₹ 25,000 to ₹ 30,000 per month

For candidates with over 5 years of experience – ₹ 40,000 to ₹ 50,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Media and Entertainment companies, colleges and institutes across India

Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Voice - Over Artist

Dubbing Artist

Voice Actor

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2655.0301	Voice-Over Artist
ISCO 2008	2655	Actors
NIC 2008	90009	Other creative arts and and entertainment activities
QP Reference	MES/ Q 0101	Voice - over Artist
NSQF	4	NA

REFERENCES

0	http://career.webindia123.com/career/options/media_entertainment/dubbing-voice-over/intro.htm
1	1 Qualification Pack – Voice-Over Artist Level 4
2	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/media-entertainment.pdf
3	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Country=India/Salary
4	4 ”Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Media & Entertainment Industry Sector (2022) – A Report” released by NSDC
5	http://www.ibef.org/industry/media-entertainment-india.aspx

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