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southerngirl · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 53 Location: Sunny beaches

Hello All

Has anyone reading this had any experience doing voice work in China? During my time in Korea, I recorded several tests, GPS English for a company making navigation systems, and some storybooks.

I was wondering what the demand in China might be?

Thanks

El Macho · Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 200

There is quite a bit of demand for it in China, but it can be a hard market to get into. Since you've got a portfolio of work, it could be easier for you.

In Beijing you can get voice work that starts at RMB 600/hour. The pros are earning four to five times that.

Babala · Joined: 28 Jan 2005 Posts: 1303 Location: Henan

I've done some here. I've done textbook recordings, commercials and some random stuff like store and elevator announcements.

As El Macho said though, it is a difficult market to get into. You need to have a connection.

johntpartee · Joined: 02 Mar 2010 Posts: 3258

I'm doing some now, but I wasn't looking, they sought me out. I wouldn't know where to look to find any. Too bad, pays pretty good.

The Great Wall of Whiner · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 4946 Location: Blabbing

I have a Chinese-Canadian friend who does this. From what I can tell, it is very lucrative. That said, being able to speak Chinese to find these jobs pays off. One of the few jobs where looks do not matter.