Audio Drama Director (Lincolnshire)

Audio Drama Directors collaborate with The Merry Beggars' creative team and an ensemble cast to bring original scripts to life. We are seeking highly-skilled storytellers with a background in theatre, audio, TV, or film entertainment. The ideal candidate will be creatively driven, confident, an excellent communicator, and have an established track record of working with professional actors and production teams to deliver clear, engaging media content to the highest artistic standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Producer to align with the overall vision of the series
• Work with the casting team and Creative Producer on casting and creative direction
• Coordinate with our Dialect Coach to develop dialects appropriate to each series
• Lead two Zoom rehearsal sessions and one in-person recording session per series
• Create and deliver a sound vision document to our Audio Director post-recording
• Ensure timely and high-quality production within the structured process

Requirements

• Aligned with the Christian mission and ethos of The Merry Beggars
• Professional experience in theatre, audio storytelling, or related entertainment fields
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work creatively within tight deadlines
• Familiarity with Google Drive and Google Docs for collaboration
• Experience as an actor is beneficial, but not required

Benefits

Compensation and Hours

TMB is hiring directors on a rolling basis. We are in production year-round, so we are looking for multiple candidates.

Because TMB records all of our shows in person at our recording studios in Lincolnshire, IL, this is an in-person role. Directors must be able to direct in-person on recording days.

Pay: Starting at $500 per series.

The Merry Beggars Core Values

The people who consistently succeed at The Merry Beggars live and breathe our core values, listed below. If these values resonate with you and you answer yes' to the questions, you may be a fit for The Merry Beggars.

• Mission-First: We produce family-friendly entertainment from a faithfully Catholic worldview, aiming to support the Church's mission of bringing all souls to Christ.
• Professional Excellence: We strive for perfection in all areas, from developing scripts to designing sound.
• Total Ownership: We take responsibility for all results, never making excuses.
• Can Do Attitude: We work hard, embrace challenges, and pursue excellence.
• Honest and Direct: We communicate openly and challenge directly for the greater good.
• Collaborative: We work together, learn from each other, and celebrate victories and setbacks alike.