Founder's Content Creator

FlightStory; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightStory, based in Los Angeles, is seeking a Founder's Content Creator to produce high-impact short-form social content. The ideal candidate will have expertise in editing, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes creativity, efficiency, and a data-driven approach to content that engages and retains audiences across various platforms.

This is an in-person role requiring regular global travel, ensuring a vibrant work culture centered around connection.

Qualifications

• A passion for social media trends and human psychology.
• Proven track record of driving engagement.
• Able to work under tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Film and edit compelling short-form content for engagement.
• Collaborate with storytelling teams to identify key moments.
• Stay ahead of trends in short-form content.

Skills

Social storytelling

Editing viral social clips

Agility in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of social media algorithms

Tools

Premiere Pro

Job description

FOUNDER'S CONTENT CREATOR

COMPANY : FLIGHTSTORY

REPORTING TO: SHORT-FORM DIRECTOR

LOCATION: LOS ANGELES BASED, WITH GLOBAL TRAVEL

ABOUT FLIGHTSTORY

We are a media and investment company, and we are on a mission to elevate the stories, build the communities, and support the founders that inspire a happier, healthier humanity. We scale creator-led media, ventures and communities.

YOUR MISSION

To create high-impact, audience-driven short-form social content that fuels our Founder’s growth across platforms. You’ll be working across a high-profile Founder’s personal brand that will be turning content into storytelling pieces of short form content while maximising it for engagement, reach and retention.

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.

DAY TO DAY

• Film and edit compelling short-form content ensuring clips are engaging and algorithm-optimised.

• Work with the Founder Storytelling Team to identify the moments that we want to post out in the world.

• 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.

OUTCOMES

• Short-form storytelling mastery: Shoot and edit clips 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 Founder’s social media presence.

• Travelling with the Founder and shooting world class social content.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Elite editing and filming 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.

LOCATION

Los Angeles, USA: We are an in-person-first culture, fostering a vibrant work environment centred around connection and community. The role involves regular global travel, so flexibility in this aspect is essential.