Journalist / Author – Family Oral History Project

We are seeking an experienced journalist or published author to document our family history through in-depth interviews and narrative storytelling. This project will result in a private, book-ready family history combining oral history, journalistic narrative, and curated family artifacts (photos, letters, documents).

Scope of Work:

- Conduct interviews with 10-12 living members of our family representing the families of 7 siblings.

- Research and write a dedicated chapter for each sibling's family, based on family interviews and archival materials.

- Collect, organize, and integrate photos, letters, and family artifacts into the narrative

- Shape interviews into a cohesive, journalistic-style manuscript suitable for private printing

- Deliver fully edited, book-ready text

Requirements (Must-Have)

- Fluent Gujarati speaker (required for interviews)

- Proven experience as a journalist or published author (books, long-form journalism, or narrative nonfiction)

- Strong interview skills, especially with older adults

- Ability to synthesize multiple voices into a clear, engaging narrative

- Comfortable handling sensitive personal and family material with discretion

Logistics

- Interviews conducted primarily remotely

- Target project timeline: 3 months or less

Project-based engagement, compensated hourly (range to be discussed)

Legal & Confidentiality

- NDA required

- All work is confidential

- Full intellectual property and rights retained by the family

Ideal Candidate (Nice-to-Have)

- Experience with oral histories, memoirs, or legacy projects

- Familiarity with South Asian or Gujarati cultural context

- Experience working with archival materials (photos, letters, personal documents)

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