Audiobook Narrator Job Description

HotGhostWriter is hiring remote freelance voice actors who would like to keep their calendar full of exciting audiobook narrating projects.

About HotGhostWriter Company

Our brand is synonymous with high-quality writing and great customer experience. Our team of writers work hard to make sure every client receives an outstanding experience from start to finish. In return, HGW is dedicated to keeping an enjoyable work environment and a productive working relationship. Check out our reviews on trustpilot.

Benefits

• Narrating Rates*: We currently offer a rate of $70 per 10k words for nonfiction and $90 per 10k words for fiction book narrating. Projects range from 10,000 words to up to 100,000 words or more each, so there's great earning potential. 10k words is roughly equal to one hour.
• Remote Work: Work from the comfort of your home studio.
• Hassle-free: Projects come to you so no bidding. No applying.
• Easy Payments: Get paid bi-weekly for completed projects!

Basic Requirements

We're looking to experienced narrators with meet the following requirements: 

• • - You are experienced with ACX and the audio submission requirements.
  • - You are a native English voice.
  • - You can record and edit at a pace of at least 10,000 words per 3-4 days.
  • - You are looking for long-term work.
  • - You are reliable, well-spoken and open to constructive criticism.

Required Skills

Besides meeting the basic requirements, we require you to:

• • - Be a great, but balanced articulator, expressive and engaging. Not monotone.
  • - You are a master of pacing. We really value the skill to know when to hold a pause to let something sink in.
  • - You have a consistent narrative voice. The first page sounds like the last. When not recording each book cover to cover in one sitting it's key pick up the same energy and delivery when picking it back up!
  • - Committed to delivering an enjoyable listening experience.

How to become a Narrator & Apply

Please submit our application form and include the link to your ACX profile and feel free to add any additional samples. Our Audio team may then reach out for more information from you or to schedule a video interview.  

For verification purposes, if hired, you may be asked to submit a copy of your resume and photo ID.

We receive numerous applications on a daily basis. Please allow at least a 2 weeks for us to process yours.

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Best of luck!

HotGhostWriter Recruitment Department

Hotghostwriter.com

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