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) Apply tot his job