Headquarters: McLean, VA
URL: https://www.yokoco.com/

• 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. 

• 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. 

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