Story Editor - Movies

This is a Full Time Job

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Job Summary
Story Editor, Movies Creative at Amazon MGM Studios, based in Culver City, CA, US. This role owns script coverage and editorial oversight for feature films, managing readers and analysts while ensuring high-quality, timely coverage across development. (Full job description below)

Years of Experience Required
5+ years in story, development, or editorial roles (60+ Months)

Salary
$111,700 - $160,000 annually

Required Experience
• Managing and editing script coverage
• Screenplay analysis and storytelling craft
• Overseeing readers and editorial workflows
• Cross-functional collaboration with creative and production teams

Preferred Experience
• Creative executive experience across development, production, and post-production
• Content creation or copy editing, including online publishing
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative software

Workplace Requirements
Onsite in Culver City, CA, US

Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, advertising, or business (preferred)

Hard Skills
• script coverage management
• Editorial oversight and quality control
• Screenplay structure analysis
• Coverage databases and archival systems

Soft Skills
• Leadership and mentorship
• Clear written communication
• Judgment and prioritization
• Cross-department collaboration

Bonus Skills
• Adobe Creative software (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign)

Full Job Description

Story Editor, Movies Creative
Amazon MGM Studios
Job ID: 3178143
Location: Culver City, CA, US

Amazon MGM Studios is hiring a Story Editor for the Movies team. This role owns script coverage and editorial oversight, ensuring consistent quality, timely turnaround, and effective management of coverage operations.

Responsibilities
• Manage and mentor Story Analysts and Readers
• Onboard and train new readers on coverage standards
• Assign incoming material to staff and freelance readers
• Maintain quality control across all coverage
• Ensure timely turnaround on priority material
• Maintain coverage databases and archival systems

Qualifications
• 5+ years in story, development, editorial, or related creative roles
• Deep understanding of screenplay structure and storytelling craft
• Experience managing and editing coverage
• Excellent written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
• 5+ years of creative executive experience
• Experience in content creation or copy editing, including online publishing
• Experience collaborating with casting, production, research, PR, business, and legal teams
• Experience overseeing creative aspects of development, production, and post-production
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative software (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign)

Benefits
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Mental health support and employee assistance programs
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Skills:
[script coverage] [Editorial Oversight] [Screenplay Analysis] [Story Development] [Team Leadership] [Written Communication]