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Yoko Co: Part-Time Contract Interviewer & Storyteller

Headquarters: McLean, VA

URL: https://www.yokoco.com/

We are looking for an experienced Interviewer & Storyteller with a journalism background to join our team on a part-time contract basis. The primary focus of this role is to conduct interviews with our clients and team members, capturing the personal and impactful stories behind our work. These stories will highlight the meaningful changes our company has facilitated and will be shared across various platforms to showcase the human side of our brand. 

Key Responsibilities 
  • Interviewing

    • Conduct monthly interviews with clients, team members, and stakeholders to gather personal narratives and insights about the impact of our work.
    • Use your interviewing skills to uncover deep, emotional stories that resonate with our audience and highlight the transformative nature of our services. 
  • Story Development 

    • Draft monthly impact stories based on interviews, focusing on the personal and human elements of each narrative. 
    • Ensure stories are engaging, authentic, and written in a tone that aligns with our brand values. 
    • Collaborate with the marketing team to refine stories, ensuring they are suitable for publication across multiple channels (blog, newsletters, social media, etc.). 
  • Content Collaboration 

    • Work closely with the internal team to understand key projects, initiatives, and client relationships that would make for compelling stories. 
    • Adapt interview and storytelling approaches to fit the style and format best suited for different platforms and audiences. 
  • Story Examples & Inspiration 

    • Collaborate with the team to review and reference example stories that reflect the type of content we aim to produce. 
    • Take inspiration from existing content while bringing a fresh and personalized approach to each new story. 

Qualifications 
  • A background in journalism, communications, or a related field, with strong interviewing and storytelling skills. 
  • Demonstrated experience in crafting compelling, human-centric stories that connect with readers emotionally. 
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple interviews, and meet monthly deadlines. 
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with a knack for capturing personal narratives. 

Hours & Compensation

This is a part-time contract role, requiring approximately 8-12 hours per month. Compensation is competitive and will be based on experience.


How to Apply

If you’re interested, fill out our application form. (An actual human from our team looks at every submission. P.S. – We encourage you to include a video message!)

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/yoko-co-part-time-contract-interviewer-storyteller