Editor – Shows & Script, minimum 32 hours/week

Jobtailor; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Hamburg seeks a skilled editor for live entertainment and television projects. You will edit and develop scripts, write compelling dialogue, and manage end-to-end production tasks for multiple formats and cities.

You will conduct thorough research, verify facts, and integrate sources while negotiating with artists and partners. Fluency in German is essential, with additional languages a plus. This role demands self-direction and strong collaboration with local teams.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in editing for television or live entertainment with script and story development focus.
• Strong ability to craft narrative arcs and a distinctive voice.
• Rigorous fact-checking and source integration into narratives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Excellent writing and negotiation skills with artists and partners.

Aufgaben

• Edit, develop, and adapt scripts and cases for live formats and new cities.
• Conduct thorough topic research and document sources.
• Write original copy, dialogue, and storylines to a high standard.
• Manage projects end to end, including timelines and coordination with writers on site.
• Negotiate confidently with artists and creative partners.
• Set priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain quality under pressure.
• Collaborate with Show Operations, writers, and on-site artists.

Kenntnisse

Script Development

Project Management

Research Skills

Negotiation Skills

Fluent German

Jobbeschreibung

• Edit, develop, and adapt scripts and cases for live formats—especially Crime Night—for new cities and regions
• Conduct thorough research into topics, facts, and background information, and properly document sources
• Write original copy, dialogue, and storylines to a high standard
• Manage projects end to end, including timelines, briefings, and coordination with writers and local colleagues on site
• Negotiate confidently and professionally with artists and creative partners
• Set priorities independently, meet deadlines, and maintain quality under time pressure
• Work closely with Show Operations, the writers’ team, and artists

Requirements

• Experience as an editor in television, live entertainment, shows, or a comparable format, with a focus on script and story development
• Excellent writing skills—you tell stories with a compelling arc and distinctive voice, not just produce text
• Strong research skills—you identify reliable sources, verify facts thoroughly, and integrate them precisely into the narrative structure
• Proven project management experience—you can keep track of multiple workstreams at the same time
• Skilled negotiator when working with artists, writers, and external partners
• Structured, self-directed approach—you do not need close supervision to deliver results
• Excellent written and spoken German; additional languages are an advantage

Demonstrates expertise in script and story development for live entertainment, with strong project management skills and the ability to conduct thorough research. Proficient in writing compelling narratives and negotiating effectively with creative partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Script Development
• Project Management
• Research Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Fluent German

Hard Skills

• Script Editing
• Story Writing
• Fact Verification
• Copywriting
• Project Coordination

Soft Skills

• Self-Directed
• Time Management
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Live Entertainment
• Television Production
• Creative Partnerships
• Show Operations