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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Story Editor
Description
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We are looking for a Story Editor to join our creative team and play a key role in shaping compelling narratives for television, film, digital media, or publishing projects. The Story Editor will be responsible for reviewing, editing, and providing feedback on scripts, storylines, and character development to ensure consistency, coherence, and engagement. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of storytelling techniques, and the ability to collaborate with writers, producers, and other creative professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience in narrative development, strong editorial skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Responsibilities include evaluating story submissions, suggesting revisions, maintaining continuity across episodes or chapters, and ensuring that all content aligns with the overall vision of the project. The Story Editor will also be expected to stay current with industry trends, mentor junior writers, and contribute to brainstorming sessions. Excellent communication skills, creativity, and a passion for storytelling are essential. This position offers the opportunity to influence the direction of high-profile projects and work within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Candidates should be comfortable working under tight deadlines and adapting to feedback from multiple stakeholders. Prior experience in a similar editorial or writing role is highly desirable. If you are enthusiastic about crafting engaging stories and guiding creative teams to success, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Review and edit scripts, storylines, and character arcs.
- Provide constructive feedback to writers and creative teams.
- Ensure narrative consistency and continuity across projects.
- Collaborate with producers, directors, and other stakeholders.
- Suggest revisions to enhance story engagement and coherence.
- Maintain project documentation and track changes.
- Mentor junior writers and assist in their development.
- Participate in creative brainstorming sessions.
- Stay updated on industry trends and storytelling techniques.
- Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Film, or related field.
- Proven experience as a story editor, script editor, or similar role.
- Strong understanding of narrative structure and character development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a creative team.
- Familiarity with industry-standard editing software and tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Adaptability to feedback and changing project requirements.
- Passion for storytelling and creative content.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have editing scripts or stories?
- How do you approach providing feedback to writers?
- Can you describe a time you resolved a narrative inconsistency?
- What storytelling techniques do you find most effective?
- How do you manage tight deadlines and multiple projects?
- Are you comfortable collaborating with diverse creative teams?
- What genres or formats are you most experienced with?
- How do you stay updated on industry trends?
- Describe your process for mentoring junior writers.
- What motivates you to work in story editing?
