Kingston Heritage Service: Voice Over Artist

Voiceover Artist is needed in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom.

Client: Kingston Heritage Service

Location: Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Contract: Part Time, 1 Month Contract

About us

We are professional, innovative, and our goal is to Open Up - improving digital infrastructure and inclusion for Kingston Museum Kingston Council’s Heritage Service has received funding from the National Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) to improve digital infrastructure and inclusion & accessibility for Kingston Museum. The project will increase inclusion and access to Kingson’s Museum’s collection through the digitisation of key historical objects, including items currently in storage. These items will be incorporated into new multi-language/BSL virtual tours, which will be selected and co-curated in collaboration with diverse groups and users, including those with visual or hearing impairments. Four new multi language digital tours will be created to enhance the online experience, with QR codes linked to descriptions of selected items, along with an audio described tour. Community groups will be involved in devising all aspects of the project. A key objective will be to trial how the Museum can engage and connect with diverse audiences, by evidencing and reflecting the interests of the community in the presentation of the collection.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• At least two years experience of delivering voiceover services in a professional setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially verbal
• Experience working within a recording studio and a basic understanding of recording equipment
• Enthusiasm for the project’s vision and objectives
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, manage own workload and work unsupervised
• Experience of working in a public-facing environment

Desirable

• A good understanding of history, heritage and art
• Experience of working with heritage organisations and museum collections
• Knowledge of working with digital technology for recording videos
• A knowledge of and commitment to the principles of Equal Opportunities
• A drive and ambition to deliver a quality project for diverse audiences
• Experience of working with or in a local authority setting

PROJECT MILESTONES

• Expressions of Interest Open: 29th September 2023
• Deadline for Submitting Quotes: 1st November 2023
• Receive Response from Vendor: 3rd November 2023
• Voiceover Audio Recording: 10th or 11th January 2024
• Edit Due: 19th January 2024
• Tour App Launch: TBC February 2024

In order to be considered for this one-off contract opportunity, please provide a quote of your services for three hours of audio recording, reading up to 14,000 words, along with a CV and any recent examples of your work by the 1st November 2023. You must be available to travel to London on the recording dates provided above.

If you have any questions in the meantime please contact Micha Nestor on the above email.

Contract length: 1 month