The Merry Beggars
Overview
Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. 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 and Compensation Pay: Starting at $500 per series.
Location: Because The Merry Beggars records all 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.
We hire directors on a rolling basis. We are in production year-round, so we are looking for multiple candidates.
The Merry Beggars Core Values
Mission-First: We produce family-friendly entertainment from a faithfully Catholic worldview. We draw upon thousands of years of history, painting, sculpture, and storytelling to inspire us and give us direction. While not all of our content is outwardly faith-based, everything we produce is infused with a Catholic understanding of the world and the human person, and is aimed to support the Church's mission of bringing all souls to Christ.
Professional Excellence: We delight in excellence, exceeding expectations in every area. We tend to the details no one will see. From developing scripts to welcoming actors, to designing sound, we strive for perfection in all areas of our craft
Total Ownership: Our job isn't done until the job is done. We hold ourselves responsible for all results, no matter the circumstances. We find a path or invent one. We never take an excuse
Can Do Attitude: We work hard. We are passionate about our mission, care deeply about our people, and settle for nothing less than excellence. We are humble, entitled to nothing. We embrace challenge, leaving everything on the field
Honest and Direct: We share openly and challenge directly, always seeking the greater good of the other person and our company. Truth builds trust, which builds teamwork, which builds passion and excitement, which fuels growth and excellence
Collaborative: We delight in working with a team of like-minded individuals. We learn from one another. We celebrate our victories and learn from our setbacks, so that we can better serve our mission and our audience.
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Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. 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 and Compensation Pay: Starting at $500 per series.
Location: Because The Merry Beggars records all 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.
We hire directors on a rolling basis. We are in production year-round, so we are looking for multiple candidates.
The Merry Beggars Core Values
Mission-First: We produce family-friendly entertainment from a faithfully Catholic worldview. We draw upon thousands of years of history, painting, sculpture, and storytelling to inspire us and give us direction. While not all of our content is outwardly faith-based, everything we produce is infused with a Catholic understanding of the world and the human person, and is aimed to support the Church's mission of bringing all souls to Christ.
Professional Excellence: We delight in excellence, exceeding expectations in every area. We tend to the details no one will see. From developing scripts to welcoming actors, to designing sound, we strive for perfection in all areas of our craft
Total Ownership: Our job isn't done until the job is done. We hold ourselves responsible for all results, no matter the circumstances. We find a path or invent one. We never take an excuse
Can Do Attitude: We work hard. We are passionate about our mission, care deeply about our people, and settle for nothing less than excellence. We are humble, entitled to nothing. We embrace challenge, leaving everything on the field
Honest and Direct: We share openly and challenge directly, always seeking the greater good of the other person and our company. Truth builds trust, which builds teamwork, which builds passion and excitement, which fuels growth and excellence
Collaborative: We delight in working with a team of like-minded individuals. We learn from one another. We celebrate our victories and learn from our setbacks, so that we can better serve our mission and our audience.
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