Kathryn Lake

Chicago, Illinois, US 10:09 PM (CDT) Local Time

 

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About Kathryn Lake

In voice over for 30 years, I take direction EXTREMELY well. An ageless, neutral-accented American. Can do regional accents, multiple interps. Classically trained musician & actor, with a warm, authentic, confident, real person voice; knowledgeable, informative, authoritative. I’ve done countless corporate narrations; telephone prompts; books w/differentiated characters; instructional technical elearning; medical; meditation; podcasts; meeting announce/host; public address; character, animation.

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Vocal Characteristics

Languages

English (North American)

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Voice Ages

Young Adult (18-35), Middle Aged (35-54), Senior (55+)

Accents

British, North American, US General American (GenAm), US Midwest (Chicago, Great Lakes), US New York (New Jersey, Bronx, Brooklyn), US Upper Midwest (Fargo, Minnesota)

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Voice Over Skills

Animation Movie Trailers Documentaries Audiobooks Elearning Radio Ad Telephone Videogames Podcasting Television Ad Video Narration Online Ad Voice Assistant

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Studio

Turnaround Time

Hours not days!

Live Directed Sessions

Phone Call, Video Conferencing (Zoom, Skype)

Microphone

I work at home with an ElectroVoice RE20 as well as a Shure Beta 87A for brighter sounding cuts, and have access to Neumann and other higher end mics at work.

Computer & Software

Windows / Adobe Audition

Special Equipment

Small sound board at home, full size professional radio board at work.

Service Overview

Voice Over

I've been providing voice over for radio, television, video & internet for nearly 30 years & take direction extremely well if you'd like a different feel. I'm a classically trained musician & actor & can provide multiple interpretations. Look to me for authentic, believable, conversational, real-person reads, as well as a unique, knowledgeable, informative & authoritative spokespersons. I’ve completed countless corporate video narrations as an instructor & other; commercials for radio & television; telephone greetings & voice prompts for companies & individuals; children’s & adult book readings with differentiated characters; education & instructional videos, including medical & other technical voice over; motivational, relaxation, meditation & other inspirational videos; podcast opening intros, outros & editing; general narration; large meeting announcing & hosting; train, mall & other public space announcements; film biography narrations; character & animation voice over & more.

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Voice Over Experience

WGN Radio Production Manager

Nexstar Media • Permanent Full-time

Sep 2001 - Present

Commercial voice over production, including original concepts, writing, and cultivating sales staff & client relationships; fill-in host. Chicago, IL

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105.1 The Buzz Morning Drive Host

Entercom Communications Corporation • Permanent Full-time

Sep 2000 - Sep 2001

80s music format; entertainment-based comedy/talk in tight music format. Madison, WI

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1670 WTDY Afternoon Drive Host, Reporter & Promotions Director

Midwest Family Broadcasting • Permanent Full-time

Sep 1999 - Sep 2000

Also News Reporter and Promotions Director; lifestyle-oriented talk show; news beat: city council, board of education. Madison, WI

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Magic 98 Morning Show News

Midwest Family Broadcasting • Permanent Full-time

Sep 1999 - Sep 2000

AC Format fill-in morning show news plus other regular shifts. Madison, WI

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94.1 WJJO Afternoon Drive Host & Promotions Director

Midwest Family Broadcasting • Permanent Full-time

Sep 1998 - Sep 1999

Solid Rock Format on air host. Madison, WI

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News / Traffic Anchor

Shadow Broadcasting • Permanent Part-time

Sep 1996 - Sep 1998

News and/or Traffic Anchor for 24 stations in LA, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino Counties, including local news for Howard Stern morning show. Los Angeles, CA

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Announcer

Westwood One Radio Network • Permanent Part-time

Sep 1996 - Sep 1998

Announcer, Adult Rock (80+ affiliates 1996-97); Bright AC (90+ affiliates 1997-98). Estimated over 6 million world wide listeners at any given time. Los Angeles, CA

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1070 WTSO Morning Drive Host

MidContinent Media • Permanent Full-time

Sep 1995 - Sep 1996

Talk Format, Madison in the Morning. Debated opposing political views, interviewed prominent news makers; public speaking; moderated public debates. Madison, WI

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92FM WMAD Morning Show Host

Double L Broadcasting • Permanent Full-time

Sep 1993 - Sep 1995

Alternative Format; weekly concert report. Madison, WI

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89.9 FM WORT Morning Show Host

Back Porch Radio • Permanent Part-time

Sep 1992 - Sep 1993

Community Radio Format: The Breakfast Special music/interview mix. Madison, WI

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Comedy Sketch Writer, Actor

Onion World Radio News • Freelance

Sep 1992 - Sep 1996

Pre-Daily Show faux news outlet. Madison, WI

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Writer, Producer, Actor

Premiere Comedy Network • Permanent Part-time

Sep 1997 - Sep 1998

Sketch comedy. Los Angeles, CA

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Writer, Producer, Actor

The Onion • Freelance

Jan 1996 - Sep 1996

Sketch comedy CD: “Not for Broadcast.” Madison, WI

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Writer, Producer, Actor

Radio Pirates Comedy Troupe • Freelance

Sep 1992 - Sep 1996

Comedy sketches written for and aired on Wisconsin Public Radio. Madison, WI

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Client List

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Voice Over Testimonials

Kathryn has that very rare combo platter of creativity and business acumen all under one roof. She has sharp marketing instincts and somehow honed her vocal skills to a level where she can compete for work on a global level. We were fortunate to have her on our team. -Todd Manley, former Station Manager (2020)

WGN Radio

Kathryn Lake is a consummate professional with whom I have worked on countless audio projects, including narration, animation and character voice overs, and large event announcing. She is a delight to work with, always willing to go the extra mile to make clients happy. -Buzz Kemper, owner (2019)

Audio for the Arts

Yesterday, I had a ZOOM with my client Marquette Bank to talk about some future campaign ideas. Jeff MacDonald, their Marketing Director, has been there for many years and he has been buying radio for 20 years +. He told me… WGN Radio is the only radio station where I have used your in-house creative on my buys. It’s the best creative production in the market. It saves me thousands of dollars on production through my agency. I know Kathryn takes a lot of pride in what she does, and it clearly shows. Good work. These comments I just had to pass along to all. Kevin McDonough, WGN Sales (2021)

WGN Radio re: Marquette Bank

Studio

Software

Adobe Audition

Skill Overview

Audio Editing

I've been editing audio for 30 years, of course beginning with tape and blade! I began digitally editing in the late 90s, culminating in my current position with WGN radio in Chicago in Commercial Production.

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Audio Editing Experience

Commercial Production

WGN Radio (Nexstar Media) • Permanent Part-time

Sep 2001 - Present

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Client List

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Audio Editing Testimonials

Yesterday, I had a ZOOM with my client Marquette Bank to talk about some future campaign ideas. Jeff MacDonald, their Marketing Director, has been there for many years and he has been buying radio for 20 years +. He told me… WGN Radio is the only radio station where I have used your in-house creative on my buys. It’s the best creative production in the market. It saves me thousands of dollars on production through my agency. I know Kathryn takes a lot of pride in what she does, and it clearly shows. Good work. These comments I just had to pass along to all. Kevin McDonough, WGN Sales (2021)

Marquette Bank

Kathryn Lake is a consummate professional with whom I have worked on countless audio projects, including narration, animation and character voice overs, and large event announcing. She is a delight to work with, always willing to go the extra mile to make clients happy. -Buzz Kemper, owner (2019)

Audio for the Arts

Kathryn has that very rare combo platter of creativity and business acumen all under one roof. She has sharp marketing instincts and somehow honed her vocal skills to a level where she can compete for work on a global level. We were fortunate to have her on our team. -Todd Manley, former Station Manager (2020)

WGN Radio

Reviews

5.0

Fast Turnaround Time

8 people said Kathryn provided files faster than they expected.

Excellent Quality

8 people said Kathryn’s final deliverable quality exceeded their expectations.

Very Professional

5 people said Kathryn was a professional from start to finish.

Takes Direction Very Well

5 people said Kathryn followed directions to deliver the project.

Great Communicator

2 people said Kathryn communicated clearly and quickly.

Wonderstruct

Jul 27, 2022

Kathryn delivered a professional and high quality recording with a fast turnaround. Very easy to work with and we love the end product.

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Magnolia Grex & Associates

Apr 25, 2022

Excellent quality and very professional. I always enjoy working with Kathyrn!

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Voices.com (Kyle Holder)

Dec 22, 2021

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