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The Guided Interviewer conducts structured, recorded interviews for The Witness Series. This role is responsible for capturing accurate, usable testimony while maintaining neutrality, restraint, and respect for the witness.
This is not a writing, coaching, or therapeutic role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 6–8 guided interviews using a provided outline

• Maintain a calm, respectful, and neutral presence

• Keep interviews focused, on time, and on scope

• Record audio clearly and securely

• Take brief post-session notes highlighting key moments

• Follow all confidentiality and data-handling protocols

Requirements

• Experience in interviewing, journalism, oral history, or research

• Strong listening skills; minimal verbal interruption

• Comfort working with older adults and sensitive topics

• Ability to follow structure without improvisation

• Reliable audio recording capability

Compensation

• $40–$45 per hour

• Contract (1099)

The Senior Guided Interviewer leads complex or sensitive Witness projects requiring advanced judgment, emotional discipline, and experience with historically or personally significant testimony.

This role carries greater responsibility but no editorial authority.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 8–12 guided interviews with witnesses and, when appropriate, family members

• Navigate emotionally complex conversations without redirecting or coaching

• Maintain narrative discipline while allowing the witness space to speak

• Ensure interviews remain aligned with historical context and project scope

• Provide concise session summaries for editorial use

• Uphold all confidentiality, ethical, and procedural standards

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in oral history, journalism, documentary work, or similar fields

• Demonstrated experience interviewing elders or handling sensitive subject matter

• High emotional intelligence and professional restraint

• Ability to manage silence, pauses, and difficult moments

• Strong reliability and discretion

Compensation

• $50–$60 per hour

• Contract (1099)

Important Note (Include Internally or in Offer Letter)

Interviewers are not editors, writers, therapists, or advocates.
Their role is to record testimony accurately and respectfully, not to shape narrative or provide guidance.

The Administrative & Communications Assistant supports day-to-day operations and external communications for Wright Inspired Publishing and The Witness Series.

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This role requires organization, discretion, and consistency.
It is not a creative leadership role and not a marketing influencer position.

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Responsibilities

Administrative / Office Support

• Manage calendars, scheduling, and basic correspondence

• Track project timelines and internal task lists

• Organize documents, contracts, and digital files

• Assist with invoicing, record keeping, and status updates

• Serve as first point of contact for general inquiries

Communications & Social Media Support

• Prepare and schedule pre-approved social media posts

• Maintain tone and consistency across platforms

• Monitor messages and comments and route appropriately

• Assist with updating website content as directed

• Maintain a clean content calendar and asset library

What This Role Is Not

• Not responsible for editorial decisions

• Not responsible for writing or shaping testimony

• Not responsible for growth hacking or viral marketing

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Excellent written communication and professional judgment

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

• Comfort working with serious subject matter

• Ability to follow systems and guidelines precisely

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in publishing, nonprofits, legal, or administrative settings

• Familiarity with scheduling and social media tools

Compensation

• $22–$30 per hour

• Part-time or full-time, contract (1099)

Standard
Clarity over speed.
Discretion over exposure.
Reliability over creativity.

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