Speak
About This Role
We are seeking actors to appear in our app-based video lessons as language teachers (watch all Example Videos below). In these video lessons, you'll be seated behind a table facing a camera and deliver pre-written scripts explaining language concepts and phrases for learners. While these lessons are not live, they are interactive. Scripts also contain questions to the user and a variety of responses based on their performance. When a user goes through a video lesson, the video recording of your teaching will play, along with opportunities for the app user to practice the language you are teaching. What You'll Be Doing
Read scripts from the teleprompter in both Italian and English to teach Italian to English speakers.
Portray a professional in a different industry other than education who is excited that their friend has decided to learn a new language (think helpful, friendly vibes rather than a strict teacher vibe)
Example Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/7kqz4Oot6nw?feature=share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5A8Q16jeoU
What We're Looking For
Requirements: Native proficiency in both Italian and English
A neutral Italian accent
Ability to read and act out scripts that teach Italian to speakers of English
We have a strong preference for native Italian speakers and/or heritage Italian speakers
Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism
Bright and positive vibes
Ability to coordinate and take directions
Live in Los Angeles and have access to transportation
* Those who learned Italian in high school or college will not qualify Preferred: Experience working with a teleprompter
Experience in teaching a second language
Acting experience
A passion for language teaching/learning
Working Conditions
Speak offers competitive compensation based on skills and expertise, along with an environment that supports personal growth and concentration. Contract Duration: project based (paid per project)
Rate: $65-$75/hr depending on related experience
Working Hours: an average studio session lasts anywhere from 3 to 5 hours per day; studio days average about 2 to 3 days per project, not including zoom rehearsals
Work Model: in-person at our LA studio
Documents For Application
Resume
Audition self-tapes: Film horizontally two separate self-tapes reading the following scripts: IT Sample Script
UC Sample Script - L2-2 overthecounter
Upload self-tapes to this DropBox folder
Slate in English at the beginning: name, location, eligibility to work in the States, and any related experience in acting or teaching
Title each self-tape as the following: "firstname lastname - title of the script"
Demo reels will not be accepted
Portfolio of related work (teaching, acting)
Why Work At Speak
Join a fantastic, tight-knit team at the right time: we're growing very quickly, we've most recently raised our Series C from some of the top investors in the valley, and we've achieved product-market fit in our initial markets. You'd join at a magical time when a single person could significantly change the course of the company.
Do your life's work with people you'll love working with: we care strongly about our craft and want every person at Speak to feel like they're growing every day. We believe in the idea that working with people you both enjoy and have respect for makes everything better. We hire thoughtfully and only work with people we admire deeply.
Global in nature: we're live in over 40 countries and launching in a number of new markets soon. We have dedicated offices in San Francisco, Ljubljana, Seoul, and Tokyo, and you'll have the opportunity to talk to users in each of these regions on a regular basis as well as travel.
Impact people's lives in a major way: learning a language is one of the single most life-changing skills one can learn, and right now 99% of people never achieve their goal because the process is broken. We're helping millions of people achieve their goals and improve their lives.
Speak does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We are seeking actors to appear in our app-based video lessons as language teachers (watch all Example Videos below). In these video lessons, you'll be seated behind a table facing a camera and deliver pre-written scripts explaining language concepts and phrases for learners. While these lessons are not live, they are interactive. Scripts also contain questions to the user and a variety of responses based on their performance. When a user goes through a video lesson, the video recording of your teaching will play, along with opportunities for the app user to practice the language you are teaching. What You'll Be Doing
Read scripts from the teleprompter in both Italian and English to teach Italian to English speakers.
Portray a professional in a different industry other than education who is excited that their friend has decided to learn a new language (think helpful, friendly vibes rather than a strict teacher vibe)
Example Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/7kqz4Oot6nw?feature=share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5A8Q16jeoU
What We're Looking For
Requirements: Native proficiency in both Italian and English
A neutral Italian accent
Ability to read and act out scripts that teach Italian to speakers of English
We have a strong preference for native Italian speakers and/or heritage Italian speakers
Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism
Bright and positive vibes
Ability to coordinate and take directions
Live in Los Angeles and have access to transportation
* Those who learned Italian in high school or college will not qualify Preferred: Experience working with a teleprompter
Experience in teaching a second language
Acting experience
A passion for language teaching/learning
Working Conditions
Speak offers competitive compensation based on skills and expertise, along with an environment that supports personal growth and concentration. Contract Duration: project based (paid per project)
Rate: $65-$75/hr depending on related experience
Working Hours: an average studio session lasts anywhere from 3 to 5 hours per day; studio days average about 2 to 3 days per project, not including zoom rehearsals
Work Model: in-person at our LA studio
Documents For Application
Resume
Audition self-tapes: Film horizontally two separate self-tapes reading the following scripts: IT Sample Script
UC Sample Script - L2-2 overthecounter
Upload self-tapes to this DropBox folder
Slate in English at the beginning: name, location, eligibility to work in the States, and any related experience in acting or teaching
Title each self-tape as the following: "firstname lastname - title of the script"
Demo reels will not be accepted
Portfolio of related work (teaching, acting)
Why Work At Speak
Join a fantastic, tight-knit team at the right time: we're growing very quickly, we've most recently raised our Series C from some of the top investors in the valley, and we've achieved product-market fit in our initial markets. You'd join at a magical time when a single person could significantly change the course of the company.
Do your life's work with people you'll love working with: we care strongly about our craft and want every person at Speak to feel like they're growing every day. We believe in the idea that working with people you both enjoy and have respect for makes everything better. We hire thoughtfully and only work with people we admire deeply.
Global in nature: we're live in over 40 countries and launching in a number of new markets soon. We have dedicated offices in San Francisco, Ljubljana, Seoul, and Tokyo, and you'll have the opportunity to talk to users in each of these regions on a regular basis as well as travel.
Impact people's lives in a major way: learning a language is one of the single most life-changing skills one can learn, and right now 99% of people never achieve their goal because the process is broken. We're helping millions of people achieve their goals and improve their lives.
Speak does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.