Story Editor - Narrative True Crime Limited Series
A part time Story Editor position
Fully remote: working with a USA-based team at Wondery.
Salary: $50.00 (hourly rate) plus NA
Wondery is hiring a part-time Story Editor for a new season of a true crime limited series focused on infamous Hollywood crime stories. This season will focus on a notorious 1980s murder. This role will work closely and collaboratively with the writer and producers to shape the narrative and voice of the show. We’re looking for an experienced storyteller who can easily inhabit other people’s points of view, navigate drama, and balance the facts of the story with the immersive Wondery style of dramatization.
Compensation will be no less than $1,000 per week, and we anticipate a commitment of no more than 20 hours per week.
We’re looking for someone to start the week of Jan 2nd. The project will conclude in mid-June. This is a project-based position that does not provide health, retirement, or pension benefits.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with writer to edit and shape detailed scripts that run approx 35-40-minutes (roughly 6200-7200 words) Provide structural feedback and line edits on at least three drafts of each script Ensure that each episode has a clear three-act structure and the series has a compelling thematic arc Meet with writer and producers for creative discussions and feedback calls as needed Reference multiple sources as needed to help flesh out, shape and fact check stories Assist with researching additional sources as needed throughout the writing process to flesh out key moments and details Assist with updating the outline to reflect changes in script Apply the highest of editorial and journalistic standards as we tell real people’s stories
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 4 - 7 years of experience writing and editing long-form highly-scripted nonfiction shows Proven track record for stellar audio writing and audio story editing Self-starter and excited to be a team player and leader
PREFERRED QUALITIES: Experience editing and/or writing about true crime cases Experience using archival tape and alternative sources to tell a story
Please submit your resume and cover letter, specifically highlighting your relevant experience for this role, to the google form linked below under "get more details". Please select “Story Editor” under “Position applying for.”
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