5 Voiceover Brief Templates That Cut Revisions on SharePro

I used to lose days and dollars to vague voiceover briefs. Then I built a set of plug-and-play templates tailored for the scenarios I hire most on SharePro. Once I adopted them, my average revision rounds dropped from two or three to one or none, my time-to-launch shrank, and my total spend went down because I stopped paying for preventable do-overs. In this guide, Im sharing those five templates and the exact buyer workflow I follow on the SharePro Marketplace to get clean, on-brief reads the first time.

Hiring commercial voice talent is not just about picking a great voice. Its about communicating intent with surgical clarity, so the artist can perform, record, and deliver precisely what your brand needs. Most revision loops happen because something essential was implied instead of stated: tone and energy cues, pacing targets, pronunciation landmines, usage windows, file specs, or where the read sits against music and SFX. When I specify those upfront, the talent can self-direct effectively and the first take lands far closer to final.

Ill walk you through my five templatesCommercial Conversion, Explainer/How-To, Social UGC-Style Ads, IVR/Telephony, and Brand Narrative/Anthemplus a practical SharePro buyer workflow I copy-paste for new projects. Each template includes the must-have fields, suggested phrasings, and the performance guardrails I rely on to reduce ambiguity without constraining creativity.

If youre launching a paid campaign, shipping an app tutorial, refreshing your phone system, or building a brand film, these templates adapt quickly. I keep them in my notes, customize in under five minutes, and paste straight into the SharePro job post or message thread. The result is faster shortlists, more accurate auditions, and fewer surprises in production.

The 5 Plug-and-Play Voiceover Brief Templates

Commercial Conversion Template (30s/15s Spots)

For performance-oriented commercials, I focus on persuasion, pace, and clarity. I open with my single measurable goal and then define audience, energy, cadence, and timing constraints. I specify pronunciation for brand names and include a two-line rhythm cue so the talent can internalize the beat. I also add voice references without asking for imitation, and I link a rough cut or scratch track if available. My copy-and-paste block reads like this: I�19m driving a direct response action with a friendly, confident delivery that feels like a trusted recommendation, not a hard sell. The primary audience is [describe demo and mindset]. The desired energy is [friendly/assured/bright] with a pace that fits [15s/30s] timecodes. Please aim for clean enunciation on product terms and avoid broadcaster affectation. Use subtle smile on benefit lines and soften on disclaimers. If we stack to music, your read should sit comfortably with a natural rise on the CTA. Pronunciations: [list]. Deliverables: [WAV 24-bit 48 kHz] and [MP3 320 kbps], mono, peak around -3 dB, no heavy compression. Files named [brandcampaignlinevariant]. Usage: [media types, regions, duration]. Please provide one primary take and one safety at +5% energy.

Explainer/How-To Template (Product Tutorials)

Explainers live or die on pacing and micro-pauses. I define the listeners knowledge level, the desired warmth-to-authority ratio, and exactly where I want half-beat pauses around lists and step transitions. I make it clear that comprehension outruns speed. My template says: This is a calm, helpful walkthrough that assumes the listener is new to the product. The voice should be approachable and lightly authoritative, with conversational phrasing and purposeful micro-pauses after steps, UI labels, and numbers. Please avoid sounding like a textbook; contractions are welcome. Emphasize outcomes rather than button labels. Pacing should allow viewers to follow along without pausing the video; target roughly [100120 wpm] with natural ebb and flow. Pronunciations and UI terms: [list]. Deliverables: clean, consistent noise floor below -60 dBFS, no mouth clicks, one continuous file plus optional sectioned files per step. Slate version and date at the tail only, not the head.

Social UGC-Style Ad Template (9:16, Hook-First)

UGC-style reads win when they feel spontaneous yet still hit the beats. I define the hook, the relatable pain point, and the exact talk track for a 6- to 10-second open before product proof. I request a looser mic technique and slightly imperfect breaths to keep the vibe human, while maintaining broadcast-legal clarity. My paragraph reads: I want a handheld, voice-note feel that opens with a candid hook in the first three seconds, then pivots to relief and proof. The tone is chatty, modern, and a touch playful, like a friend who just found a fix. Please avoid over-enunciation; ride the line between casual and clear. First line should grab attention with a problem the target recognizes, then pivot to the solution with one crisp benefit. Keep average pace around [140150 wpm] with a natural stumble or breath if it serves authenticity. Record slightly closer to the mic for intimacy but avoid plosives. Deliverables: one long file and two alt hooks. Include a subtle variant with lower energy for testing. Usage covers social paid and organic for [duration] in [regions].

IVR/Telephony Template (Call Flows)

IVR calls for comfort and consistency. I specify a reassuring, low-friction tone that reduces caller stress, exact prosody for menu options, and the silence length before repeating options. I ask for strict naming and batching so I can drop files straight into a call tree. My block says: The voice should be calm, welcoming, and unhurried, projecting competence without sounding robotic. Please keep option numbers crisp with tiny pauses before and after each numeral, and place a gentle downstep at the end of each menu line. Maintain a steady pace of [9095 wpm] so callers can process while listening. Deliverables: individual files per prompt, mono WAV 16-bit 8 kHz (or 24-bit 48 kHz if we transcode), filenames matching [ivrnode_promptNumber], no fades. Provide a room-tone bed for seamless looping. Pronunciations for brand and location names: [list]. Please include alternates for menu options that may change.

Brand Narrative/Anthem Template (Emotive Long-Form)

Brand films need gravity without melodrama. I define the arc in three acts, the emotional color palette, and the dynamic range between intimate moments and swell points. I give two or three tonal references and call out words that must land with weight. My template says: This is a reflective, cinematic narration that moves from human challenge to collective possibility to a grounded promise. The color should be warm and sincere with a subtle undercurrent of determination. Please lean into dynamic contrast: close and intimate on personal lines, broader and more resonant on the brand promise, but avoid theatricality. Pacing should breathe; average around [110120 wpm] with well-placed pauses after power words. Pronunciation sensitivities: [list]. Provide one performance version with slightly slower cadence. Deliverables: WAV 24-bit 48 kHz, one continuous file and a separate version timed to [rough cut timecode if provided].

My Step-by-Step SharePro Buyer Workflow

I begin by drafting the creative objective in one sentence. I write it like a result: I want listeners to feel [emotion] and take [action] after hearing [message]. That single line anchors every direction that follows, and it becomes the first thing talent sees on SharePro. From there, I paste the relevant template, swap in specific details, and add any script notes directly beneath it so the performer has one consolidated brief.

With the brief ready, I use SharePro search filters to shortlist talent by vocal profile, language, and usage category, then I check recent samples for noise floor, mouth noise, consonant clarity, and dynamic control. I listen with my projects sonic context in mindif I know Im pairing with a dense music bed, I favor voices with midrange presence and a slightly forward articulation. I save top candidates to a list and message two or three with the brief, asking for availability and a quick custom line read if they�19re open to it.

When I post the job on SharePro, I include the plain-language usage window, the exact file specs, expected turnaround, and my revisions policy right in the description. I explicitly state that pronunciation notes will be considered part of the base scope, whereas script rewrites beyond light wording tweaks count as new scope. I add a short note about tone: I�19m describing intent, not prescribing an imitation. That language keeps performances fresh while still aligned.

As auditions come in, I review them against my brief, not my memory. I drop takes under my scratch track or temp music to hear how they sit in context. I write feedback in concrete terms tied to levers the talent controls: slightly slower through the feature list, brighten 10% on this benefit, soften diction on these compounds, lift energy on the CTA by a half step. I avoid vague terms like make it better or more engaging.

Once I award the project, I set milestones: first take delivery, a feedback window, revision delivery, and final approval. I ask the talent to include a second safety take at a different energy or pace if time permits; that extra option often eliminates an entire revision round. I also request a 2- to 5-second noise print and a breath-inclusive version when the cut may need breathing room.

For revisions, I batch notes into a single message using time stamps or line references, and I mark each note as performance, timing, pronunciation, or technical so the talent can address quickly. I provide a small audio snippet if I�19m after a very specific musicality. After finals arrive, I run a quick QC: check sample rate and bit depth, confirm peak levels, scan silence for noise floor, spot-check labials and sibilance, and confirm file naming. Then I approve, release payment, and leave a detailed review so future buyers know exactly what the talent excels at.

Technical Specs That Prevent Do-Overs

A dozen words in your brief can prevent hours of back-and-forth. I always state my sample rate and bit depth, and I default to 24-bit 48 kHz WAV for video and 16-bit 44.1 kHz for audio-only, unless the pipeline demands otherwise. I set a peak target around -3 dBFS with moderate dynamic control and no brickwall limiting, because I want headroom in post. If a platform requires loudness normalization, I indicate the target, like -16 LUFS for podcast or -14 LUFS for streaming, but I�19ll handle final loudness in post unless I ask the talent to do it. I specify mono unless a stereo bed or spatial effects call for dual-channel files. I mention naming conventions so exporting and reconforming later is effortless. Finally, I ask for clean edits with natural breath retention unless I explicitly want a tight, breathless cut.

Budget and Timeline Controls I Use

I save money by locking scope and reducing uncertainty. I publish a clear usage window with media types, regions, languages, and duration so talent can price accurately. I include a realistic turnaround and my internal review window, which prevents rush fees and idle time. I add one built-in performance revision for direction-based tweaks and explicitly exclude new copy beyond light line edits. If I suspect we�19ll test multiple hooks or tags, I request them up front as alt lines. On SharePro, transparent scoping signals professionalism, attracts top talent, and leads to bids that match actual needs, not worst-case assumptions.

Revisions Language That Saves Me Every Time

My revisions paragraph is simple and respectful, and it sets expectations without sounding legalistic. I write that one round of performance adjustments based on the approved script is included, that timing trims within the same script are included, and that copy changes beyond minor wording or added lines are considered new scope. I list pronunciation fixes as included as long as I provided a guide in the brief. I also state that technical corrections are included if deliverables miss the stated specs. That clarity reduces friction and keeps everyone aligned if the project direction changes midstream.

How I Evaluate a First Take in Five Minutes

When the first take lands, I listen once without stopping to judge overall fit. Then I play it against picture or temp audio to check intelligibility, vibe, and timing. I do a quick pass for brand-specific words and proper nouns, catching any pronunciation issues early. I check consonant articulation, sibilance, plosives, and whether breaths feel natural for the medium. I note energy consistency across sections, especially in longer reads where fatigue can creep in. I keep feedback concise and anchored to my brief, which keeps the talent focused and speeds the next delivery.

Why This Works So Consistently on SharePro

SharePro�19s marketplace gives me quick access to specialized commercial voices, plus messaging and file exchange that makes structured briefs pay off. My templates transform a generic project description into a creative blueprint talents can execute without guessing. That reduces the chance of misaligned reads, accelerates shortlisting because auditions arrive closer to target, and compresses the production timeline. Fewer revisions mean lower effective cost and faster campaign launches, which is the entire point of using a marketplace in the first place: speed without sacrificing quality.

Conclusion

These five templates and the buyer workflow are how I get broadcast-ready voiceovers on SharePro with minimal revisions, predictable budgets, and faster launches.