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Story/Edit Producer (Music Documentary)
Department: Crew
Employment Type: Freelance
Location: London, Islington
Description
We are seeking a freelance Story/Edit Producer (Music Documentary) to start with provisional dates being August 2026 - May 2027. Full time & based in London.
Key Responsibilities
The Story/Edit Producer (music Documentary) will work closely with the Director and Executive Producer to shape and deliver a high profile, archive led music documentary series. They will play a key role in guiding the editorial narrative across multiple edits, ensuring compelling storytelling, strong structure, and creative consistency throughout the post production process.
Key responsibilities include developing story arcs, reviewing and shaping edits, collaborating with editors and senior creatives, managing archive-heavy storytelling workflows, and helping to craft the narrative of a major biographical public figure. The role requires strong editorial judgement, creative conviction, and the ability to identify and develop compelling storylines from extensive archive and access material.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• Extensive experience as a Story Producer and/or Edit Producer on long-form documentary, biographical, or premium factual productions
• Exceptional storytelling instincts with a proven ability to shape complex narratives from large volumes of archive and observational material
• Strong editorial judgement and confidence working collaboratively with Directors, Executive Producers, and Editors throughout the post production process
• Significant experience working on archive heavy productions, with a strong understanding of archive workflows, rights considerations, and editorial compliance
• Experience working with music led content and productions involving substantial music clearance requirements is essential
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide clear editorial feedback and guide multiple edits simultaneously
• Minimum of three broadcaster or SVOD Story/Edit Producer credits on music documentaries, biographical documentaries, or closely related factual programming
• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities across a long-form production schedule
