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Voice Talent
Audio Creator/Producer #1105


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Arts and Communications

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Audio Creator/Producer #1105

This award-winning audio creator/producer began his career at the age of 16 as a radio DJ at a small station. That led to a job at a college radio station where he did it all!

After college, he worked in the radio business for a year before starting his own business. He has won more than 600 awards for his writing, voicing and producing work. His many voices can be heard in television and radio commercials across the country.

Although based in rural Iowa, he works with clients in 44 states and four countries. His advice to aspiring producers and voice over actors, "Keep a journal."


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What is the hardest part of your job? AUDIO TEXT
When you moved to the Midwest, did you keep your customers? AUDIO TEXT
Are you self-employed and if so, how do you get paid? AUDIO TEXT
Is your day pretty tightly scheduled? AUDIO TEXT
Do you work for television and radio stations all over the United States? AUDIO TEXT
Where do you get all your voices from? AUDIO TEXT
What are some important skills to start building in high school? AUDIO TEXT
What types of publicity do you use? AUDIO TEXT
How did you get where you are today? AUDIO TEXT
How would you find information about starting your own radio station? AUDIO TEXT
What types of different job opportunities are there in communications? AUDIO TEXT
What has been the most difficult commercial to work on? AUDIO TEXT
Do you create music for your commercials? AUDIO TEXT
Do you use Digidesign to edit your audio? AUDIO TEXT
Do you have any other tips for those exploring careers? AUDIO TEXT
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Have you had any embarrassing radio moments? AUDIO TEXT
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Do you do voices for cartoons? AUDIO TEXT


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