What a Voice Over Director at Talkback wishes they knew before entering the voice over industry
Amanda, a Voice Over Director, unexpectedly found the job "so much fun" and wishes someone had emphasized this aspect before entering the industry, admitting to having "no offloading plan" because of her enjoyment. The evolving nature of the work over the past 20 years also surprised Amanda, highlighting the considerable daily time commitment required.
Industry Realities, Hard Truths, Motivational Stories, Candid Advice, Workplace Challenges
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Amanda Wyatt
Voice Over Director
Talkback Casting & Directing
Orange Coast College AA degree
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General Studies / Not Applicable
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Creative
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. It's a fun and rewarding career that's hard to imagine leaving.
2. The job requires a significant daily time commitment.
3. The industry has evolved considerably over the past 20 years, requiring continuous adaptation and learning.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
I love my job so much. I really wish someone had warned me how much fun it actually is.
As I look towards where I want to take my career, I can't imagine not doing what I'm doing. I feel so blessed and spoiled to get to do this job.
Honestly, I don't have an off-ramp plan because I just love it so much. I really wish someone had told me how much fun it was going to be.
Other than that, no one could have warned me about how much time I'd have to spend on it daily. It's evolved incredibly over the last 20 years I've been doing it.
While I had people helping me in the very beginning, it was a different beast then.
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