Production for Documentary

BlockReel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel seeks an experienced Senior Story Producer for an independent feature documentary focused on the hidden ecosystems of urban Los Angeles. The role spans approximately 6-8 weeks starting in late October 2026, with a daily rate of $500-$800 depending on experience.

You'll work closely with the director and editor to craft compelling story arcs from unique footage and interviews, logging footage, developing assembly edits, writing voiceover scripts, and contributing in story meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to build engaging, character-driven narratives.
• Experience with remote workflows is a plus.
• Experience in documentary space preferred.

Responsibilities

• Log footage.
• Develop assembly edits.
• Write voiceover scripts.
• Conduct preliminary research.
• Participate in story meetings.

Skills

Storytelling

Narrative development

Portfolio demonstration

Communication

Tools

AVID Media Composer

Job description

Seeking an experienced Senior Story Producer for an independent feature documentary focusing on the hidden ecosystems of urban Los Angeles. This is an incredible opportunity to shape compelling narratives from unique footage and interviews. We need someone for approximately 6-8 weeks of work starting in late October 2026, paying $500-800/day, depending on experience. You'll be working closely with the director and editor to craft impactful story arcs and sequences, identifying key emotional beats and thematic through-lines. This isn't your typical talking-heads doc; we're exploring the unexpected, the resilient, and the often-overlooked beauty within the city's concrete jungle. Key responsibilities include logging footage, developing assembly edits, writing voiceover scripts, conducting preliminary research, and participating actively in story meetings. Candidates should have a strong portfolio demonstrating their ability to build engaging, character-driven narratives, ideally within the documentary space. Experience with remote workflows and AVID Media Composer is a plus. Please submit your resume and a reel or links to past work demonstrating your storytelling prowess.

Budget Range

$500-800/day