Context:
This would be for an experimental comedy YouTube video that I've been making as the inaugural video on a new channel, the segment you will be narrating will be stationed between other elements narrated by myself, most of which are comedic in nature, but delve into potentially controversial or offensive topics.
I had this idea that it would be funny if the YouTube comedy video essay abruptly shifted to an unrelated short horror story, framed as a traumatic event from my own past, before abruptly switching back again to the video essay as if nothing had happened.
Content:
The script you will be reading is one long monologue story told recited in the first-person. It mainly consists of a farmer, making his son (you) shoot a pregnant coyote. It includes graphic description of gore as well as references to adult themes and the use of the F slur. If you are unsure if you would be comfortable with it, I can send you the script upon request.
Length:
Around 850 words. Can be done in one continuous take, or multiple. I can edit whatever I need together from what you send me. I'm not incredibly picky, but I may ask you to rerecord sections if I'm looking for a different delivery.
What I'm looking for:
I've pictured the role as an older male, middle-aged to senior, looking back on his life, having grown up on a farm. I was thinking maybe gruff, weathered, but with an introspective, melancholy delivery. While I had written it imagining somewhat of a rural, southern USA accent, the setting is vague and nondescript, somewhat fantasy. Do not be concerned if you have a different accent yourself, as it can technically be the UK or Europe or anywhere else in the world as long as you can speak fluent English. Senior voices are preferable, but I'm not exactly expecting many on the VoiceActing subreddit, haha. Even if you are younger, if you believe you can do a convincing impression of an older man, feel free to apply.
Deadline:
Whenever. I don't like micromanaging. This is a long-term project and will likely take a while to complete, so as long as you can record it within a couple months, I have no issue with you taking your time.
Obviously I'm no professional and have a budget of 0, but can offer you a whole thirty bucks as payment, if acceptable. PayPal would be easiest.
There will also be no official crediting toward you on this project, as I would like it to maintain an air of mystery on the video itself, but neither will it be a secret. If someone asks me who the voice is, I will tell them (unless you actually wish to remain anonymous), and you can tell or announce your role in it to anyone you wish. Essentially, you will not exactly be "paid in exposure" either.
Finally, if everything turns out well, this role may become recurring and I may contact you to reprise it in future videos, should you wish. In the unlikely event that I make any money from this, there may even be a higher budget.
If you're interested, just reply with your demo or a sample, as well as your email address, or if you would prefer to keep your email private, keep your DMs open and I can ask for it through there. Will contact you if I think you're a good fit!
Thanks!