Short Form Content Editor, The Diary Of A CEO

Location: London, United KingdomPosted: Oct 6Category: Social Media & ContentCompany type: Creator StudioApply route: Apply direct

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SHORT FORM CONTENT EDITOR, DOAC

REPORTING TO : DIRECTOR OF SHORT FORM

LOCATION : LONDON

ABOUT FLIGHTSTORY

We are a media company and investment fund, and we’re on a mission to elevate the stories, build the communities, and support the founders that inspire a happier, healthier humanity. We scale creator-led new media IP and operate an investment fund and venture studio.

YOUR MISSION

To create high-impact, audience-driven short-form content that fuels our shows growth across our social platforms. You’ll be working across The Diary Of A CEO, editing teasers, clips, and shorts that maximise retention, engagement, and reach, ensuring the show’s presence remains dominant across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and beyond.

OUTCOMES

Short-form storytelling mastery: Edit clips, teasers, and shorts that captivate audiences within seconds, driving virality and retention.
Performance-driven editing: Ensure every edit aligns with data insights, optimising for watch time, shareability, and algorithm performance.
Speed & efficiency: Maintain a fast turnaround for clips, working seamlessly with the production and editorial teams to release content at the optimal time.
Platform-native content: Edit with a deep understanding of what works best on each platform
Creative innovation: Push the boundaries of editing styles, motion graphics, and visual storytelling to elevate our show's social media presence.

DAY TO DAY

Edit compelling short-form content from our shows long-form episodes, ensuring clips are engaging and algorithm-optimised.
Work with the editorial and brand team to identify high-performing moments and craft them into must-watch clips.
Enhance content with subtitles, captions, and motion graphics to improve accessibility and engagement.
Adapt editing style based on performance insights, constantly iterating for maximum impact.
Ensure all content maintains the highest production quality and adheres to the brand’s distinctive style.
Stay ahead of trends in short-form content, experimenting with new formats, transitions, and storytelling techniques.
Collaborate closely across all stakeholders in the team to execute a seamless content strategy.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Elite editing skills: Expert in Premiere Pro (or equivalent) with a strong eye for pacing, storytelling, and emotion.
Data-driven mindset: Ability to interpret analytics to refine editing choices and improve content performance.
Speed & efficiency: Comfortable working under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Platform fluency: Deep understanding of social media algorithms and how to optimise content for each.
Creative instinct: Ability to craft edits that feel fresh, exciting, and aligned with our shows distinctive brand identities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

A passion for social storytelling, human psychology, social media trends, data performance and attention-grabbing content.
Experience editing viral social clips with a proven track record of driving engagement
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, in-person environment where agility, urgency and precision are essential.