Italian Audiobook Premium Narration

# Premium Italian Audiobook Narration Project We are looking for a **native Italian professional narrator** to record a premium-quality audiobook. The ideal candidate should have experience in long-form narration and be able to deliver engaging, natural, and immersive storytelling while maintaining consistent voice quality throughout the project. ## Responsibilities * Record the complete audiobook in Italian. * Maintain consistent narration style, pacing, pronunciation, and audio quality. * Deliver broadcast-quality raw audio files. * Meet agreed deadlines and communicate progress throughout the project. ## Audition Requirements Applicants must submit recordings of all **four audition scripts** provided after applying. The audition will evaluate: * Story narration * Character dialogue * Emotional expression * Scene transitions * Dramatic storytelling ## Narration Style Your narration should demonstrate: * Natural and immersive storytelling * Clear pronunciation using standard Italian * Warm, conversational delivery * Smooth pacing with natural pauses * Appropriate emotional expression * Subtle distinction between narration and character dialogue through tone rather than exaggerated voices Please avoid: * Robotic or AI-like delivery * Newsreader or announcer style * Overly dramatic acting * Monotone narration * Abrupt voice changes ## Recording Requirements * Professional recording studio or broadcast-quality home studio * Same recording setup throughout the project ### Audio Specifications * WAV (.wav) * 48 kHz * 24-bit * Mono * Raw, unprocessed audio Do **not** apply: * EQ * Compression * Noise Reduction * Limiter * Reverb * Audio enhancement plugins ## Audio Quality Recordings must: * Be recorded in a quiet environment * Have no background noise * Have no clipping or distortion * Maintain consistent volume * Be free from excessive mouth clicks, pops, and handling noise ## Submission Requirements Please include: * Four audition recordings (submitted as separate WAV files) * Microphone model * Audio interface (if applicable) * Recording software (DAW) * Brief description of your recording environment ## Contract Details * Contract Type: Hourly * Hourly Rate: **USD $15/hour** If you are passionate about audiobook narration and can deliver professional-quality recordings, we'd love to hear your audition. We look forward to working with you!

Project ID: 40553230

Location: Roma, Italy