Story Editor

About the Role
The Story Editor is responsible for building the core narrative, pacing, and structure of videos before final polish. You’ll take raw footage, selects, and creative direction and turn them into highly watchable edits that maximize retention, clarity, emotional payoff, and entertainment value. Working closely with Lead Editors, Polish Editors, Assistant Editors, and Creatives, you’ll help shape both full-length videos and individual segments into compelling YouTube‑first stories.

This role sits at the center of the creative editing process — balancing storytelling instincts, comedic timing, audience psychology, and emerging AI-powered workflows to create content that keeps viewers engaged from start to finish. This is an ideal role for someone who loves crafting story, understands what makes content perform on YouTube, and wants to grow creatively inside a high‑performance post‑production team that embraces new tools and technologies.

Who You Are

Strong storyteller with instincts for pacing, structure, and viewer engagement

Obsessed with retention, watchability, and making every moment count

Deeply familiar with YouTube content, creator culture, and fast‑paced editing styles

Understands how to build tension, payoff, comedy, and momentum through editing

Collaborative, organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects

Curious about AI tools, creative technology, and workflow optimization

Proactive problem solver who thrives in fast‑moving environments

Takes pride in improving content quality, speed, and efficiency

What You’ll Do
Build the Story

Assemble raw footage into engaging, narrative‑driven edits

Shape pacing, structure, and scene progression for maximum retention

Identify the strongest moments, reactions, and comedic beats

Build compelling openings, transitions, reveals, and payoffs

Write and refine voiceovers that strengthen narrative structure, improve pacing, and help connect story beats throughout the edit

Edit both full‑length videos and individual segments depending on assignment

Utilize AI‑assisted workflows to improve story development, organization, and editing efficiency

Drive Viewer Engagement

Apply YouTube‑first editing instincts to maximize watchability and retention

Tighten pacing and remove low‑energy moments

Use music, timing, reactions, and visual rhythm to enhance engagement

Study high‑performing content and apply insights into editing decisions

Collaborate with Lead Editors to refine edits using retention and performance feedback

Explore AI‑enhanced workflows that improve speed, iteration, and engagement

Collaborate Across Post‑Production

Work closely with Lead Editors, Polish Editors, Assistant Editors, and Creative teams

Implement notes and revisions quickly and effectively

Communicate project status, blockers, and timeline updates clearly

Request assets, graphics, selects, or coverage when needed

Help maintain consistency in tone, pacing, and storytelling style

Collaborate on testing and refining AI‑powered workflows and tools

Support Workflow + Growth

Maintain organized timelines, project files, and versioning

Help projects move efficiently through post‑production

Apply AI tools and automation to improve speed, organization, and creative efficiency

Stay current on editing trends, creator culture, and emerging AI workflows

Continuously improve storytelling instincts, comedic timing, and technical editing skills

Balance speed and quality across multiple deadlines

Take ownership of increasingly complex edits and creative responsibilities over time

Preferred Skills

Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro

Understanding of YouTube pacing, retention, and audience engagement

Strong storytelling and narrative structuring abilities

Experience editing fast‑paced YouTube or social‑first content

Familiarity with music syncing, sound design, and emotional pacing

Basic familiarity with After Effects, motion graphics, or VFX workflows

Strong organizational and communication skills

Familiarity with AI‑assisted editing, automation, asset generation, or workflow tools

Comfortable using Slack, Monday.com, Google Drive, and Google Suite

Bonus Points

Experience editing high‑performing creator‑led or viral social content

Strong comedic timing, internet culture awareness, and retention‑focused storytelling instincts

Experience with motion graphics, VFX, or AI‑assisted creative workflows

Desire to grow into a Polish Editor role over time

The expected base pay range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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