Working With Me

How to order a voiceover easily:

Step 1

Get in touch using my contact form or email me directly at jay@jaymyersvoiceover.com. Tell me about your project, if you have a budget or deadline in mind, as well as a sample script so I can promptly send you a demo read.

Step 2

I’ll send you a sample recording along with a quote. If you’d like an estimate for most industry standard rates, please review this guide sheet.

Step 3

If the sample read and quote are acceptable to you, let me know by sending an email confirmation along with the final script attached. Please make sure the script is accurate to prevent any additional fees later. If you’d like to hear adjustments in my performance from the sample audio to the final, feel free to clearly note those in your confirmation email as well.

Step 4

I’ll record everything in full and send the final audio to you in whatever format you prefer along with an invoice providing several payment options. If you’d like you’re always welcome to sit in on the recording session, or I can simply deliver the files to you directly.

Step 5

If everything sounds great and you’re completely satisfied, feel free to pay the invoice to complete the project. If you’d like to hear any adjustments in my read or pronunciation, just email me with specific re-recording instructions and I’ll resend the updated audio. You’ll only pay for the audio when you’re satisfied with it.

FAQS

  • Due to the individualized needs of every project (i.e. duration, licensing & usage, post-production, etc.), every project receives a bespoke estimate.

    While my rates are all determined on a project by project basis and are subject to change, if you would like an immediate ballpark estimate, most agreements fall into the industry standards listed in this rate guide.

    To receive a quote and a sample recording, contact me below!

    *Disclaimer: all rates must be mutually approved by both talent and client in a written agreement. Any and all publicly available rates are presented for reference only, are subject to change, and are non-binding until an agreement is met by both parties.

  • This depends on the type and duration of the project as well as my current booking schedule, but often I aim to return audio within 24 hours of receiving your confirmation email and the final script.

  • Unless agreed upon in a signed agreement, I generally adhere to the following:

    Performance Mistakes/Talent Error:
    Mispronunciations or missing words are fixed at no charge.

    Artistic Edits or Perfomance Adjustments:
    For projects under 5 mins in duration, the first round of feedback on pacing or tone is included at no extra charge. For projects longer than 5 mins in duration, a sample will be provided (of a mutually agreed length) for feedback at no extra charge. Further revisions and adjustments may be subject to additional charges: $150/hr (1hr min), and/or a percentage of the original budget equivalent to the amount of material re-recorded (excluding remunerations for usage).

    Script Rewrites:
    The first round of rewrites totaling less than 10% of the original script (provided the duration is reasonable) is included at no charge, however, edits of this nature will be subject to a $150/hr (1hr min) additional charge for each round afterward, or a percentage of the original budget relative to the percentage of the original script changed or extended (whichever amount is greater).

  • You bet! I’m available via SouceConnect, Zoom, Phone, and most major platforms so you can provide real-time feedback and direction if you wish. To schedule a session, just let me know in your inquiry that you’re interested and I can provide rates as well as coordinate a mutually convenient time.

  • Payment is expected within 30 days from the delivery of the final audio and invoice.

  • Great question! 1% for the Planet is an organization where businesses (like me, Patagonia, REI, among thousands of others) agree to donate at least 1% of their annual income towards vetted environmental organizations.

    This all comes out of my end with no additional charge to my clients, but those who work with me can take pride in knowing that a portion is going to the planet.