Video Editor - The Diary Of A CEO

About the role

FlightStory is a media and investment company on a mission to elevate stories, build communities, and support founders that inspire a happier, healthier humanity. The Diary of a CEO aims to create the most impactful conversations in the world, shaping culture at scale through long‑form podcast storytelling. Role based in Los Angeles, USA.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver weekly podcast episodes at the highest standard, crafting narratives that drive strong retention and emotional impact.
• Cut with precision: 9–13 multicam angles, multiple audio channels, pacing that keeps millions engaged.
• Collaborate closely with senior creatives, adapting quickly to feedback and evolving creative direction.
• Contribute to pre‑production outlines and packaging to ensure alignment between recording and post.
• Conduct competitor and trend research to stay ahead of long‑form YouTube standards.
• Share knowledge, systems, and best practices to raise the bar across the editing team.
• Maintain project files and workflows that are seamless, scalable, and production‑ready.
• Deliver long‑form edits that consistently achieve high retention and millions of views.
• Contribute to a publishing cadence that ensures episodes release seamlessly every week.
• Elevate team standards by contributing workflows, systems, and creative direction.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years professional editing experience, with a portfolio of long‑form multicam edits (podcasts, interviews, documentaries).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; comfortable with large multicam timelines, syncing, and file management.

Skills

• Deep instinct for pacing, rhythm, and story structure in long‑form content.
• Understanding of retention curves and editing choices that maximise watch‑time.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
• Growth mindset: proactive, solutions‑oriented, and eager to experiment with new techniques.