About Audiobooks

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About Audiobooks

 

AFTRA has negotiated fair contracts that cover all types of audiobook work. Here’s what just a few employers have said about their experience with AFTRA: 

“In my twelve years with Random House Audio, I have had the pleasure of hiring hundreds of AFTRA members to narrate our audiobooks. Random House has had a great working relationship with AFTRA for over twenty years, and it has always yielded positive results for our productions. I can’t say enough about all of the fantastic collaborations we have had with their representatives, and their members.”

 

Dan Zitt – Director of Audio Production, Random House Audio/Listening Library/Books on Tape/Living Language

“Audiobook narrators are professional performers and should be treated that way. Like all pros, they want to protect their families' health and plan for the future. AFTRA membership helps them to do that. As a long-time producer of audiobooks, I owe my livelihood to bringing my clients the best talent available. And that's AFTRA talent – forward-leaning professionals who consistently deliver at rates that work for their clients and for themselves."

John McElroy, three time GRAMMY Award winning producer

"Signing an AFTRA contract and becoming a signatory is one of the best business moves I've ever made. I am in a position now to help the actors who work with me to obtain health care and rates they can depend on. And, it opened up a pool of quality actors to me that I did not have before. The AFTRA representatives were kind and amenable and I feel they listened to my needs and were able to easily negotiate terms that were mutually beneficial for me, the companies I produce for, the actors I hire and AFTRA. All in all, an excellent experience."

Bob Deyan, three time GRAMMY Award winning producer

AFTRA contracts provide narrators:

Guaranteed Minimum Session Rates for Recording

These rates are tailored to the particular publisher/producer so please check with staff listed below for details about your upcoming job.

Health Insurance

By working under AFTRA agreements, you can earn credits towards quality, affordable health coverage (including wellness care, medical, hospitalization, prescription drug, mental health, chemical dependency, and preventive dental benefits). For more information visit www.aftrahr.com.

Life Insurance

            Individuals who qualify for AFTRA medical insurance also get life insurance coverage of $30,000.

            Coverage for accidental death, dismemberment, or complete loss of voice is included too.

Retirement Benefits

Through the AFTRA contracts, you can earn credits towards a real pension as well. Again, visit www.aftrahr.com for more information on eligibility and benefits.

Questions?  Call any of the AFTRA staff Audiobook specialists below.

New York
Ralph Braun
Rich Larkin
212.532.0800

Los Angeles
Stefanie Taub
323.634.8154

Washington/Baltimore
Jane Love
301.657.2560

Or the AFTRA Local nearest you.

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