1. Agents: 
Having an agent is one of many ways that can help get you connected with the industry. An agency acts as the middle-man to send you auditions from various companies. You won't need an agent in the early stages of your career, and there are many other ways to find jobs without one. When you feel you're ready to sign with an agent, you will need a voice acting demo to showcase your acting skills and vocal range. It needs to be a GOOD demo, otherwise you'll be marketing yourself as someone who isn't ready for the job. (prior training is recommended). Having an animation demo is used to showcase your skill specifically in character-based voice acting. (Having a commercial voice-over demo can be greatly beneficial in getting you signed with an agent, but you need to be skilled in that area first, so coaching in that genre is recommended). For more information about demo reels, click HERE.. And when you're ready to sign with an agency, you can find more info on how to do so by clicking HERE.

2. Studios: 
Some studios a have "Talent Roster", which is a directory of actors that the studios can send auditions to directly. No agent needed. To join a studio's roster, actors can submit a demo reel and acting résumé for consideration. If the actor's submission is accepted, that studio will add them to the database and send them auditions occasionally. The frequency of those auditions may vary, and it also depends on the studio's connections in the industry. However, training must come first. And having a good demo reel is essential to marketing yourself once you have a decent amount of training. (Please keep in mind that not every studio has a talent roster, and not every studio is open to recording actors remotely. Most major studios in Los Angeles prioritize local talent, so your location can definitely matter for certain opportunities. Additionally, voice actors primarily book their work from their auditions, not their résumé)

3. Social Media: 
You can find auditions through Twitter/X, Facebook Groups, Discord servers, etc... These types of auditions are usually in connection with independent developers and smaller studios. It is extremely rare and highly uncommon to find high profile auditions online (example: Disney, Nintendo, Crunchyroll, etc...) ~ A word of caution: Any posts that don't offer enough detail about the job are usually scams. And commenting that you are "interested" won't be enough to sway a true client either way. A real client will hold auditions so that they don't have to sift through all the actors commenting on the post. And when you have to "DM" a client for more information, this is another major red-flag. Clients should be upfront about the details of the job.
Additionally, I recommend being careful how you conduct yourself online. Offering vocal services for free does not come across as professional behavior and typically implies that an actor is desperate. This often leads to a client having far less trust in the actor's abilities. It also allows people to take advantage of the actor's time. If you audition for a project that is listed as "unpaid", that is one thing. But outright offering your services for free is another, and it severely undercuts the industry and cheapens the craft. (plus, there is not much experience to be gained from working with a client who does not respect you enough to pay you for your efforts). Another issue to consider is that some of the companies posting auditions / casting-calls could potentially be scams, or secretly feeding their own ai voice database. Be careful which jobs you accept. For a list of red-flags to look out for when searching for voice acting work, click HERE.

4. Pay-To-Play sites: 
Also known as "P2P" sites. These are places where you can find smaller level auditions. You can make a free profile, and there are usually pay tier options to choose from in order to obtain certain audition perks. (However, I find that the so-called "perks" are not usually worth the cost). It's important to be careful which sites you join, because some of them are utilizing ai, and it is very possible that all of your audio files could be contributing to that system. Make sure to read the "terms and conditions" before making an account with any of these sites. And as always, be wary of potential scams. For a list of red-flags to look out for when searching for voice acting work, click HERE.

5. Making Connections: 
Sometimes it all comes down to "who you know", and being at the "right place, right time" ~ I highly recommend immersing yourself in the voice acting community by conversing with people who are working in the same area of voice-over that you want to pursue. Follow voice actors and directors on various social media platforms and join in on conversations when appropriate. With time, you can develop friendships, whether they be online or in-person, which could potentially open doors for you in the industry. Having social media is a great way to market yourself. And when people get the chance to witness your acting skills, there is always the possibility that they can recommend you to studios and directors. This of course comes with time. Nobody is going to recommend you to a director unless they trust in your acting skills and professional behavior. When someone recommends you to a studio or agency, they are risking their credibility and putting their professional reputation on the line. They have to know that you are both skilled and reliable enough to work with.

6. Marketplace sites: 
Similar to P2P sites, specific marketplaces help connect freelancers with clients. You create a profile listing your rates, and the clients will come to you if they are interested in what you have to offer. This options tends to not be the best course of action since it is filled with actors undercutting the industry and lowering the standard of quality. You do NOT want to be known for that in the professional VO industry. Remember to set your rates to be the "industry standard". I have linked a list of those standards at the bottom of this page. You will more than likely not find any high level character voice acting opportunities through a marketplace site, but you're free to try it out anyway if you're willing to receive offers with low-pay. The main sites like this are Fiverr and Upwork.

7. Direct Marketing: 
This is the process of reaching out to potential clients directly. For commercial voice-over, this could mean reaching out to local companies and offering services. This method is very common amongst voice actors working in the commercial field and who do not have agency representation. For character voice-over this could mean reaching out to independent developers and asking if they have a talent roster you could submit to (though this requires a level of vetting. There is usually a process in place to ensure the actors on their rosters have the skillset they are looking for).