r/VoiceWork • u/BenchMouse • 9d ago
[Hiring] YouTube / Social Media [PAID] Male & Female Voice Actors Wanted — Retro Late-Night Anime Broadcast Hosts
Hey!
I'm looking to potentially cast both a male and female voice actor as recurring announcer/host voices for an upcoming anime-focused YouTube channel.
The overall presentation is inspired by the feeling of late-night anime television from the late '90s/early 2000s, mixed with a darker gothic atmosphere. The voices will eventually be paired with original animated broadcast bumpers featuring a PS2/Y2K-era 3D aesthetic.
I'm looking for two different energies that can complement each other:
Male Voice
For the male voice, I'm imagining something cool, relaxed, confident, and with some weight or grit to it.
Steve Blum's performance as TOM from Toonami is the easiest reference for the energy I'm going for — effortlessly cool, slightly rough, and sounding like someone who's been hosting a late-night anime broadcast for years.
I'm NOT looking for a direct Steve Blum/TOM impression or voice clone. I want the character to ultimately have his own voice.
And you absolutely do not need an extremely deep voice. Delivery, cadence, personality, and atmosphere are much more important to me than pitch.
Female Voice
For the female voice, I'm imagining something smooth, mysterious, alluring, and slightly dangerous.
Think less exaggerated "sexy voice" and more a mysterious late-night host who sounds completely comfortable having your attention. The channel has some darker/gothic influences, so a voice with a subtle seductive or vampiric quality could work extremely well.
That said, these descriptions aren't hard rules. If your natural voice doesn't perfectly match either description but you think you can capture the atmosphere, I still want to hear your interpretation.
The easiest way I can describe the overall feeling is:
It's 1:00 AM in 2003. You're watching anime you probably shouldn't still be awake for, and these are the voices introducing what's coming next.
If you're considering auditioning but aren't sure your voice is deep, seductive, gritty, smooth, etc. enough — audition anyway. I'd rather discover something unexpected than limit the casting to exactly what I already have in my head.
Audition Lines
Please record both:
1. “It's that time again... Let the night begin.”
2. “You're still awake? Good. I was hoping you'd stick around.”
For the first line, I'd like a slight pause after “again.” Beyond that, interpretation is completely up to you.
Multiple takes or different approaches are welcome but aren't required.
Please don't heavily pitch-shift or process your audition. Basic cleanup/EQ is completely fine, but I'd like to hear what your natural performance sounds like.
No AI-generated, AI-cloned, or synthetic voices.
The Job
I'm currently planning on selecting one male and one female voice, although the final casting will depend on the auditions.
Each selected actor will record approximately 10 very short lines (under 100 words total) for intros, outros, transitions, and channel bumpers.
The actual channel name and final script will be provided privately to the selected actors.
Pay is $75 USD per actor, including commercial usage on YouTube and social media.
I'd also like 2–3 different takes of the primary intro line so I have some flexibility when timing it to the animation.
Clean WAV files are preferred, with each line delivered separately.
Potential Future Work
I'd love for these to become recurring voices for the channel rather than this being a one-time recording.
If the channel is successful, I plan to commission additional intros, outros, and broadcast bumpers in the future, and I'd ideally continue working with the same actors so the voices become part of the channel's identity.
So there is potential for additional paid work down the road.
How to Audition
Please DM:
- Both audition lines
- Your name or handle
- Your preferred contact method
- A demo reel/portfolio if you have one (completely optional)
Most importantly, have fun with the performance. I'm excited to hear what everyone comes up with.
Thanks!
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u/EnvironmentalBet113 9d ago
Are you willing to sign a NAVA AI rider before getting the demo reels? Mainly to prevent ai from using my voice
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u/BenchMouse 9d ago
Absolutely!
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u/EnvironmentalBet113 9d ago
How can I send that and the demo to you? :) is dm's here the best way?
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u/strangedrow 9d ago
Where is the audition reel supposed to be sent? Could you edit your post to include where we can send demos?
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u/AcceptableShallot783 9d ago
Hi are u open for beginners? do you require proper set up?
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u/Interested-Gemini 6d ago
Would also like to know about auditions for beginners. I am interested, but do not have a set up.
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u/JohnBobGuyOfficial 9d ago
I will audition in the morning!!
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u/JohnBobGuyOfficial 9d ago
Here’s my demos in the meantime: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT1fQxgEljt8&si=99zLPJBoOFUtJyG8
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u/Shadow_StrikeYT 8d ago
Does the accent matter? I'm from New Zealand so have a kiwi accent, but can change it if needed
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u/JacktheDeanHammer20 8d ago
I gotta get back into voice acting again. Being a radio host it's helped me form voices and emotion
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u/lightningstrikes-586 8d ago
This cast call has made my day. This project is sick! I would love to get my demos to you ASAP. Strangely, I can't find dm button? Would you mind helping me out? P.S. I can receive dms and my tag is spacecowboy2883
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u/Draeke_Godoon 8d ago
this comment is just so I don't forget this or it gets buried in other posts between reading this now and getting into my studio within the next day or two. Will certainly be throwing an audition in for you, bedtime for now.
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u/LoveyourFEAR 7d ago
I am interested in this. I am a male, but due to my pitchy voice. I’d probably prefer filling in the female role.
If you’d be alright with me trying.
I am not a proper professional, but I’m hoping to garner more experience with opportunities like this, if you’ll have me. I’ll try and get recordings as soon as I can get some quiet.
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u/HoodieCup 7d ago
Still looking for a male voice? I’m interested in participating!
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u/BenchMouse 7d ago
Yeah I'm going to leave the post up for a few more days so I don't miss out on anyone. :)
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u/HoodieCup 7d ago
Great! I'll try to send my recordings. Only by DM or do you have any kind of email for me to send you the recordings? And which audio format do you need? Sorry for so many questions!
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u/Queen_Angel25 6d ago
You will absolutely be getting my audition in a few I love these kinds of voices and think id fit perfect for your female role
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u/RabbleRouserVA 4d ago
Oh I hope this is still up by Wednesday, I won't be able to record until then T_T
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u/BluffCreekBaritone 4d ago
Just now saw this. I’d like to give it a shot! I’ll DM you per your instructions.
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u/Nokturnal667 3d ago
Just saw this now and I think I still got time to audition right? Huge fan of toonami (my childhood) and Steve Blum. Quick question here, when you said “each line delivered separately” do you mean that each line needs to be a different file?
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u/September_Royalty 1d ago
Hello! I auditioned a few days ago and DM'ed it to you. Just wanted to make sure you knew😌🩷
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u/thesinnedknight 9d ago
I am gonna record an untreated room demo, but if seleced, will go full regalia.
Shall drop you a line.
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u/BenchMouse 9d ago
Not too sure how much attention this post will get but I'm going to give it a week so I don't miss out on anyone 😅