Identifying Different Roles Of A Voice Artist

By Jerry Wood


When working with film, television, stage or audio sound, there are several different aspects in which an individual can perform. One of which is that of a voice artist. These individuals can range from being someone involved in a poetry and spoken word community, a radio talk show host or Disc Jockey(DJ) to someone who narrates film and television. While this is the case, there are often many other areas in which individuals working in the vocal arts can be found contributing talent.

In most cases, those working in radio are often referred to as voice actors. However, some MCs working in television now also refer to oneself in this way. For example, some might consider show hosts such as Julie Chin, Jeff Probst and Ryan Seacrest to be actors in this realm.

As DJs most often perform for a live radio audience, any material read on-air during a shift is often considered to be considered part of the vocal arts. Whereas, any pre-programmed commercials, public service announcements or other material played versus read is simply part of the show. In either case, the content itself is related in one way or another to those working in this field.

The term DJ now focuses on two aspects of the field. The first being the traditional disc jockey who works at a radio station. The second, being someone whom plays, spins and scratches music at festivals and nightclubs. While the latter remains extremely popular, many traditional DJs have lost work due to the creation of i-pods and CD players.

While this is a rather competitive field, individuals seeking work in this area can often find something. Whether related to a specific interest or otherwise, it can often be beneficial to take whatever jobs come along in this realm. For, doing so can often benefit one in getting more work in the future. While no degree is often required, those holding a Bachelors of Arts with a major or minor in Theater Arts are most likely going to get the best jobs.

There are a number of specialized companies which post listings on a daily basis related to this type work. To discover one of these websites and current offerings, type vocal acting into a search engine, then click on any results of interest. After which, an individual can often sign up to receive e-mails related to future opportunities in this regard.

Individuals hosting poetry slams are also considered to be working in this field. For, not only do these individuals announce contestants, most also announce featured poets who generally perform during breaks. In addition, it is these individuals whom at the end of an event often announce winners based on the judges final count.

When looking for work, individuals can either look to work remotely or at a local studio. Studio work can often be much harder to find than that of online work. For, a number of talent scouts now use mp3 audio files to rehearse and select individuals for these type positions. As such, it is often best that those wishing to work in this area work to develop a clear voice and speak in sentences which are grammatically correct.




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