Securing voice-over (VO) work for public transit involves a mix of targeting specialized production agencies, navigating government procurement, and sometimes leveraging your local community presence. While many major systems like San Francisco's BART have transitioned to automated text-to-speech, there is a growing market for "brand-focused" human voices to improve the passenger experience. [1, 2, 3] 1. Target Specialized Agencies Many transit authorities outsource their audio needs to specialized firms rather than hiring individual actors directly. - BLEND: This global agency specifically provides voice-overs for planes, trains, and buses, focusing on brand-centric personas and multilingual messaging. - Transit Technology Providers: Companies like Transign and Transit Technologies develop the hardware and software for Integrated Voice Announcement (IVA) systems. They often need voice talent for prerecorded safety alerts, stop announcements, and promotional content. [1, 4, 5] 2. Monitor Public Procurement & RFPs Public transit agencies are government-funded and typically use a formal bidding process. [6] - Register as a Vendor: Visit the "Procurement" or "Doing Business" section of your local transit agency’s website (e.g., Houston METRO or King County Metro) to register as a potential vendor. - Search for RFPs: Look for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to "Marketing Services," "Passenger Information Systems," or "Audio Production." - Small Business Programs: Many agencies have set-asides or incentives for small businesses or minority-owned enterprises, which can give you an edge in the bidding process. [7, 8, 9, 10] 3. Leverage Advocacy and Community Networks - Voices for Public Transit (VPT): This project by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) encourages riders to share their stories to support transit funding. Engaging with such advocacy groups can help you network with industry leaders and decision-makers. - Local Pilot Programs: Agencies occasionally run special campaigns for "the voice of" their system, sometimes involving public contests or community-focused auditions to find a voice that reflects the local culture. [2, 3, 11, 12, 13]

Hi friends! 👋 I am curious where everyone is finding work these days? ACX, Fiverr, Upwork etc? What have been your positives or negatives for the go-to platforms? Thanks for your help 🙏

Hello kittie checking back in. I’ve been a little MIA in here — not gone, just gathering voice, breath, and perspective.The holidays tend to do that to you! Sometimes the best VO growth happens off-mic… then you come back clearer. If you’re here, you belong here. Period. 👇 Roll call Drop: • your primary VO lane (commercial, animation, narration, etc.) • In one sentence, where would you say you are in your VO journey? •what do you think about a zoom meetup? Let’s re-warm the room together. Hello Kittie is back saying heeeyyyyy 🐱🎙️

7-Day Voice Sprint | Let’s GO! Welcome to Day 1 of our 7-Day Voice Sprint! This week isn’t about perfection — it’s about momentum. 👉🏾 Today’s prompt: Share ONE tiny voice win. It could be: - Submitting an audition you almost talked yourself out of - Finally hitting “record” - A clean take you’re proud of - Practicing for 5 minutes instead of zero - A mindset shift, a breath, a breakthrough Small wins count. Tiny steps stack. And celebrating them out loud builds confidence fast. 👇🏾 Drop your Tiny Voice Win below — no win is too small. Let’s witness each other and set the tone for the week. 🔥 🎧🎙️🗣️ Sprint energy activated.

Share one moment (big or small) when your breath, posture, or body supported your voice. Examples: • You grounded your feet and felt more confident • You slowed your breath and your read softened • You sat taller and your voice carried more authority • You released tension and found ease There’s no “right” answer here. We’re building awareness → choice → control. 👇🏾Drop your reflection below. One sentence is perfect. Two is in even better.