Senior Editor

Senior Editor (Digital Storytelling) Location: Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA) Compensation: $90,000–$100,000 base salary Openings: 2 Start Date: Mid-January 2026 We are hiring Senior Editors to support the growth and quality of an original digital storytelling slate for a fast-growing digital media and entertainment organization. This role is ideal for an experienced editor who can elevate storytelling quality, guide creators, and help expand a content library with a strong focus on action, thriller, and horror genres . The Role As a Senior Editor, you will own and develop a portfolio of original digital series, partnering closely with creators to strengthen narrative quality, pacing, and audience engagement. You will also play a key leadership role by mentoring junior editors and helping establish editorial best practices across the team. This role blends creative leadership, creator collaboration, and data-informed decision-making in a highly collaborative, creator-first environment. Key Responsibilities Editorial Leadership & Series Development Oversee a slate of original digital series from pitch through launch and ongoing production. Provide high-impact editorial feedback focused on: Strong early engagement and momentum. Chapter-level hooks, cliffhangers, and pacing. Long-term story structure, character arcs, and audience retention. Apply genre expertise (especially action, thriller, and horror) to guide tone, tension, and narrative payoff. Identify creative risks early and propose actionable solutions to improve performance and longevity. Contribute to scalable editorial frameworks and storytelling best practices informed by audience insights. Creator Collaboration Partner closely with creators to deliver clear, actionable, and relationship-driven feedback. Support creators in building sustainable production workflows, including pacing, planning, and buffer management. Maintain a balance between creative autonomy and editorial guidance. Content Sourcing & Portfolio Strategy Review and evaluate pitches with a strong eye for commercial and creative potential. Proactively source and develop stories within priority genres, including action, thriller, and horror . Collaborate cross-functionally to identify genre gaps, emerging trends, and breakout opportunities. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with internal partners across strategy, marketing, and operations to support launches and growth initiatives. Align editorial decisions with broader platform and audience goals. Mentorship & Team Leadership Mentor and support junior and mid-level editors, helping raise editorial quality and consistency. Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and internal knowledge-sharing. Participate in team discussions around slate planning and quality standards. Qualifications Required 5+ years of editorial experience in digital storytelling, webcomics, comics, graphic narratives, or similar formats. Demonstrated editorial experience in action, thriller, and/or horror genres. Strong understanding of serialized, mobile-first storytelling and audience engagement. Proven ability to deliver thoughtful, actionable editorial feedback to creators. Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills. Ability to incorporate performance data and audience insights into editorial strategy. Passion for digital storytelling and genre-driven narratives. Preferred Experience supporting high-performing or breakout digital series. Familiarity with creator production workflows and content pipelines. Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. Understanding of digital content monetization models is a plus. Multilingual abilities are a plus but not required. Additional Details Hybrid role with 3 days onsite in Los Angeles . Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship). Relocation assistance may be available. Interview process includes 2–3 rounds, one being an onsite interview.