| NO. | QUESTION | ANSWER | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is this paid work? | Yes! All roles are paid on a per-word basis, including efforts like breaths or laughs. Your rate is confirmed before you begin. | Work & Payment |
| 2 | Is this a one-time gig or a longer-term opportunity? | This is very much a longer-term opportunity. Once you’ve joined our roster, whether through an audition or cast role, we often bring actors back across multiple characters, series, and projects. Our partner WEBTOON has hundreds of thousands of stories, many of which are in the pipeline for adaptation. We love building ongoing creative partnerships with actors we trust! | Work & Payment |
| 3 | How is payment handled? | At the end of each month, we’ll send you a summary of your completed word count. If all looks good and you don’t flag any issues, we’ll go ahead and process payment. Payments are sent via PayPal within the first 5 business days of the following month. | Work & Payment |
| 4 | Where is StoryCo based? | We’re a U.S.-based company, but we work with voice talent around the world. All communication and delivery are handled remotely. | Work & Payment |
| 5 | What’s the typical scope of work for a role? | It varies, but for major leads, you might voice tens of thousands of words across hundreds of episodes. Lead roles typically take about 1–2 months to record, with an additional month for reviews and pickups, while supporting roles may come in on a rolling, weekly basis. By accepting a role, you’re committing to the project’s full planned duration to help us deliver the story smoothly and consistently.We’ll always share the scope upfront so you can decide if it fits your schedule. If the project later expands (e.g. a second or third season gets greenlit), we’ll check in with you. If you’re unable to continue, you agree to let us re-cast the role so production can move forward. | Work & Payment |
| 6 | Can I request not to voice certain types of content? (e.g., violence, swearing, sexual themes) | Definitely, just let us know your preferences or boundaries upfront. We’ll always respect them when casting. | Work & Payment |
| 7 | Will I need to sign a contract? | No separate contract is needed. You’ll review and accept our terms and conditions when creating your StoryCo Studio account to start voicing - which covers payment, usage rights, and ethical voice handling. That agreement applies to all roles you take on. | Work & Payment |
| 8 | Can I audition for future roles? | Right now, we match actors to roles based on your portfolio, demo reels, and past collaborations with us. We’re working on making available roles public in the future so you can audition directly! | Work & Payment |
| 9 | Will my voice be used to train AI or cloned in any way? | No. Never. Your recordings are used only for this project and will not be used to train AI, generate synthetic voices, or create voice clones. We do not allow any form of voice duplication likewise - only the original actor’s performance is accepted. We’re committed to ethical voice use and protecting your rights as a performer. | Rights & Legal |
| 10 | Who owns the recordings? | Once approved, your recordings are licensed to StoryCo for use in the project. You’re welcome to include final clips in your demo reel or portfolio, with credit. | Rights & Legal |
| 11 | Will I be credited? | Yes! Your name will appear in the credits unless you request otherwise. | Rights & Legal |
| 12 | What if I don’t have a professional studio? | You don’t need a full vocal booth, but we do ask for a setup that meets a few key standards:• A professional-grade USB or XLR mic setup• A quiet recording space with minimal echo• Basic acoustic treatment (like foam, blankets, or padding)• A pop filter to reduce plosivesIf you’re unsure about your setup, feel free to send us a quick test. We’re happy to take a listen and help you troubleshoot if needed! | Recording & Tech |
| 13 | Will I get live direction or self-direct? | You’ll self-direct using our script and performance notes. If something needs adjusting, we’ll follow up with clear notes for pickups, but no live sessions are required. | Recording & Tech |
| 14 | Can I ask for pronunciation help? | Totally! We provide IPA or audio guides for all character names, and native speakers are available to help with any language that comes up. | Recording & Tech |
| 15 | What if I need to miss a deadline or reschedule? | Just let us know as soon as you can! We’re flexible and happy to adjust timelines if it's possible. | Recording & Tech |
| 16 | Do I need to sync to animation? | Nope! Most of the time, syncing is handled entirely in post. You don’t need to match timing or visuals, just focus on giving a strong, natural performance. If there’s ever a specific timing cue, we’ll flag it ahead of time. | Recording & Tech |
| 17 | What’s the usual turnaround time? | Turnaround is usually 3–7 days, depending on script length. We’ll always let you know if we’re on a tighter timeline and we’re happy to work around your schedule in a way that keeps the production on track. | Recording & Tech |
| 18 | How should I deliver the files? | No need to worry about exports or file naming. Everything is recorded and saved automatically on the StoryCo Studio platform. Just log in, record your lines, and the system handles the rest. | Recording & Tech |
| 19 | Can I post about this on social media? | Once the episode is publicly released, absolutely! Until then, we ask that you hold off. We’ll let you know when it’s okay to share. | Promotion |
| 20 | Will I receive the final video to share on my demo reels and portfolio? | We don’t send out files directly, but once the episode is published, we’ll share with you the public link. You’re welcome to use that link for your portfolio or demo reel, with credit. | Promotion |
Have a question that’s not covered here? Reach out anytime at voices@story.co