Podcast production company StoryQuest is seeking multilingual freelance audio producers for “flexible part-time work.”

StoryQuest is a Chicago-based company that produces corporate podcasts with a twist – the podcasts feature the clients’ stories – those of the people and the customers. Company founder, Tim Keelan, describes the podcasts as being “driven by a deep commitment to story-arc, authenticity, and integrity.”

To help develop projects with international clients, Keelan is looking for experienced freelance media producers fluent in both English and one or more of the following languages:  French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

Independent producers would be expected to:

• Review background information provided and follow established processes.
• Conduct phone interviews in designated language with corporate executives.
• Edit content into final product with compelling storyline.
• Provide transcripts and other review support materials in English and other language.

Scope of work requires individuals who are good at following directions, but excited to apply their creativity and storytelling skills to the business world. Producer base location unimportant, as work may be carried out remotely.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years experience in radio journalism, audio documentary work.
• Fluent in English and one or more of following languages: French, German, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.
• High level of professionalism.
• Passion for storytelling.
• Proficient in ProTools is a must.
• Willing and excited to apply skill set to corporate communications

Compensation: Paid on per-project basis. Competitive rate determined by work involved and candidate’s level of experience.

Keelan asks interested freelancers to submit their personal introduction and resume to jobs at sign storyquest dot us .  He stresses that qualified candidates can live and work remotely.

We first met Keelan at the Corporate Podcasting Summit in 2006, where he presented a case study with client and IT services provider Keene. It was a fascinating look at the using podcasts of people’s unscripted stories (in this instance, experienced sales staff talking about their successes and misadventures) forcorporate training. He’s a good storyteller himself, and is gifted at asking the questions that draw out interesting tales from the people he records. Learn more and see examples here.