Be the new C4 Continuity Announcer!

BE THE VOICE OF 4
Have you got what it takes to be an announcer on one of C4’s channels?

You’ve heard them a million times between the programmes. It sounds easy, but you’ll need split-second timing, the ability to write a script and nerves of steel. Above all you need the right voice.

So what are we looking for?

Natural and enthusiastic, warm but not cheesy, relaxed, distinctive.

Want to send us an audio tape/CD/VHS?

We want to hear how you think an announcer should sound on one of our channels – so don’t imitate anyone else, just be yourself. An ordinary audio cassette or CD-R will do – there’s no need for professional recording equipment.

What’s needed on the recording?

For around 30 seconds, give us a brief audio CV. Who are you? How do we contact you? What’s your background? Have you any relevant experience (radio/tv/journalism/writing)? Remember we want to hear your natural speaking voice.

Write and voice a 10 second intro into your own choice of a Channel4/E4 entertainment or comedy programme.

Pick a serious programme from TV listings that’s on Channel4 this week. Write and voice a 10 second intro.

Write and voice a 30 second announcement for a typical evening’s programmes on Channel 4 (i.e. a ‘menu’ or ‘run down’). You should cover 4 programmes. You must be brief but make each programme sound unmissable.

Where to send the recording?

Rachel Street
Transmission Manager
Channel 4 Television
124 Horseferry Road
London SW1P 2TX

does anyone think they have got what it takes???

Yes, I'm sure several people here have in fact got what it takes.

Well if a geordie can narrate big brother then they'll probably take anyone.

Well if a geordie can narrate big brother then they'll probably take anyone.

The job might just be to record the links that get played out automatically on E4.

If I remember, the BBC were looking for announcers without a strong regional accent... and yet a few of Channel 4's announcers do.

I applied a few days ago, although I get the distinct feeling I don't really stand a chance not having any discernable regional accent.

And that's the problem these days, not just with annos but any V/O artist used for promotions. Political correctness is the prime consideration above all else.

If the tones of Peter Brook were OK just a few years ago, why not now? And if only BBC3 would take the 1 and 2 announcers, it would reduce the "chav" feel.

Hmm, I'm surprised nobody's mentioned this but will the legendary Maggie Mash be the new C4 announcer?

Then the whole country (apart from those who only get analogue S4C - poor souls) will hear the voice of this GREAT lady!