Casting Call: Become a Voice of fern
Casting Call: Become a Voice of fern
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Job Description
fern is a fast growing European YouTube channel known for its beautifully crafted video essays and documentaries that unravel the complex threads of our world from power and politics to science technology and shifting cultural landscapes. Our content is wellresearched visually rich and globally accessible reaching millions of curious minds who want more than just headlines.
Now were searching for a distinctive VoiceOver Artist to help bring our stories to life.
This isnt just about reading scripts its about inhabiting them. Were looking for someone who can deliver narration with depth clarity humour and emotional insight someone who understands pacing can hold attention without demanding it and knows how to let ideas breathe.
If you can bring depth warmth and intelligence to topics that span the globe and challenge the mindlets talk.
Tasks
- Record voiceover for scripted video essays (12 videos/month initially with potential for more)
- Bring a consistent tone and personality to the channels voice
- Help shape the longterm sound identity of fern one that audiences recognise and trust
- Collaborate with producers to ensure the narration enhances the pacing tone and clarity of each story
Requirements
- Male or female applicants welcome
- Fluent English speaker a Nordic accent is a bonus
- A voice that is unique memorable and clearly not AIgenerated
- A tone that feels natural raw and emotionally in tune not overly theatrical or stiff. We are not looking for a radio or commercial voice. We are journalists and our work should sound like journalism.
- Someone with a genuine interest in the kinds of topics fern covers such as politics society history and culture
- Comfort reading longform essaystyle scripts with clarity and subtlety
- Willingness to commit to a regular schedule: approx. 6090 minutes of VO recording per video
- Being able to deliver clean finished audio tracks would be beneficial
- Ability to identify clunky lines or factual issues in scripts
Nice to Haves
- A quiet and appropriate space for recording
- Access to your own audio equipment (microphone interface etc.)
- Background or strong interest in journalism social science or global affairs is helpful for creative collaboration in the future
Benefits
- Flexible workplace
- Flexible working hours and flexible employment arrangements
- Competitive compensation (depending on skills and work experience)
- Variety of projects and creative work in a young growing team
- Regular team events in Amsterdam
- Working on important journalistic content and documentaries
To Apply
Please send us the following:
- A voice sample of the following trial section:
Lincoln Montana 1996.
This cabin is the chosen home of Theodore J. Kaczynski more commonly known as the Unabomber.
Hes long been feared as Americas smartest criminal. A serial bomber whos killed and wounded targets across the country with no clear connection.
For 17 years hes eluded the FBI. Its the largest most expensive manhunt in the bureaus history. Hes the evil genius they simply cant catch. Likely historys most intellectual serial killer. He terrorized the nation instilling fear in Americans about opening their mail and getting on planes.
And he did it all from his cabin.
Here is where he built his bombs where he wrote his manifesto and where he evaded capture for nearly two decades. Its where he turned from offthegrid recluse to worldfamous murderer.
This cabin contains all the evidence the FBI will need to convict him.
Its located deep in the Montana wilderness.
Back in 1969 Ted moved here from California where he left behind a shining career as a math professor at UC Berkeley.
He wanted to get closer to nature and far far away from everyone who pisses him off. Which is most people.
He built this cabin with his brother back when Ted still talked to him. Its got no electricity no plumbing. Just a wood stove a bed and a whole lot of books.
Right now Ted is building another bomb. Theyre meticulously crafted and hes continuously improving his technique. Every year they become more lethal.
In fact hes got another one under his bed wrapped and ready to go. But he wont get a chance to send it. Because despite his intellect he made some pretty dumb mistakes.
- Please upload your voice sample to Google Drive or a similar platform and share the link in the Questions section of the form. (Applications without a sample of the above will not be considered)
- A short cover letter or paragraph introducing yourself and your interest in the role
- Any relevant experience demo reels or social media links
If youre passionate about storytelling love exploring complex ideas and have a voice that stands out wed love to hear from you. Join us in shaping edutainment on YouTube.
Employment Type
Full Time
