Remote Narrative Architect: College Essay Editor

Egelloc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

egelloC is seeking a remote, seasonal College Admissions Essay Editor (Narrative & Storytelling Specialist) to help students find their authentic voice and craft standout essays. You will review 25+ essays daily during peak season, and deliver two-minute Loom explanations for each edit to guide revisions.

The role combines storytelling expertise with live coaching, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in admissions editing. Schedule is Mon-Fri 12:00pm-8:00pm PST.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred fields: English, Writing, Communications, Education, Humanities).
• 2+ years of Admissions Editing experience and ability to distinguish UC PIQs from Common App essays.
• Strong storytelling, voice, and practice with 'show, don’t tell'.
• Comfort recording 20+ short videos each day to explain edits on camera.

Responsibilities

• Provide narrative strategy and structural edits for college essays and PIQs.
• Record ~2-minute Loom videos explaining the edits and rationale.
• Manage a high-volume queue with quick, thoughtful submission-readiness decisions.
• Lead weekly Zoom workshops and 1:1 coaching during Intensives.

Skills

Storytelling expertise

Admissions editing

Camera confidence

High-volume editing

Tech-savviness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Writing, Communications, Education, Humanities

Tools

Google Docs

Zoom

Loom

Job description

egelloC is seeking a remote, seasonal College Admissions Essay Editor (Narrative & Storytelling Specialist) to help students find their authentic voice and craft standout essays. You will review 25+ essays daily during peak season, and deliver two-minute Loom explanations for each edit to guide revisions.

The role combines storytelling expertise with live coaching, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in admissions editing. Schedule is Mon-Fri 12:00pm-8:00pm PST.