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Story editor jobs are open across film, television, streaming, gaming, and publishing, at every level from junior to senior and supervising, with specializations in narrative development, script editing, and showrunning support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department: Content Studio
Reporting Relationship: Director, Content and Digital Engagement
Employees Supervised: N/A
Full/part time: Full time
FLSA Status: Exempt C POSITION PURPOSE:
Position identifies and prepares Indiana stories for all platforms for the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS) content studio
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- With internal and external stakeholders, identify Indiana stories to share across a variety of platforms
- Bring stories to life via research, writing, and editing
- Develop standards and processes for how stories are told through the content studio
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Demonstrated experience in research, writing, and editing
- Ability to tell engaging stories
- Ability to collaborate with and communicate to a variety of audiences
- Commitment to responsible, inclusive, evidence-based storytelling
Wrist & Visual Stamina – Ability to type and focus on a computer screen for prolonged periods of time
Physical Movement – Bending, Kneeling, and Crouching In order to reach & pick up items, standing for long periods of time
(Incumbent must be able to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonability of requested accommodation is to be determined by IHS on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the ADA.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicable degree or two years of applicable experience
PAY & BENEFITS:
IHS offers an excellent compensation package. Benefits include health, dental, life and long-term disability coverage; employer and employee funded retirement plans with Voya; employee assistance program (EAP); Pre-Paid Legal Services; flexible benefits, and generous paid time off. Free parking provided nearby, staff discounts in the Basile History Market and the Stardust Café, and reciprocal benefits at other cultural institutions in Indianapolis.
Department: Content Studio
Reporting Relationship: Director, Content and Digital Engagement
Employees Supervised: N/A
Full/part time: Full time
FLSA Status: Exempt C POSITION PURPOSE:
Position identifies and prepares Indiana stories for all platforms for the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS) content studio
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- With internal and external stakeholders, identify Indiana stories to share across a variety of platforms
- Bring stories to life via research, writing, and editing
- Develop standards and processes for how stories are told through the content studio
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Demonstrated experience in research, writing, and editing
- Ability to tell engaging stories
- Ability to collaborate with and communicate to a variety of audiences
- Commitment to responsible, inclusive, evidence-based storytelling
Wrist & Visual Stamina – Ability to type and focus on a computer screen for prolonged periods of time
Physical Movement – Bending, Kneeling, and Crouching In order to reach & pick up items, standing for long periods of time
(Incumbent must be able to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonability of requested accommodation is to be determined by IHS on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the ADA.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicable degree or two years of applicable experience
PAY & BENEFITS:
IHS offers an excellent compensation package. Benefits include health, dental, life and long-term disability coverage; employer and employee funded retirement plans with Voya; employee assistance program (EAP); Pre-Paid Legal Services; flexible benefits, and generous paid time off. Free parking provided nearby, staff discounts in the Basile History Market and the Stardust Café, and reciprocal benefits at other cultural institutions in Indianapolis.
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Who's Hiring
- TEGNA10
- National Geographic1
- Indiana Historical Society1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in story editor jobs.
- Professional experience breaking stories and writing scripts in a television or streaming writers' room
- Strong script coverage and development notes across multiple genres and formats
- Familiarity with industry-standard outlining, beat sheet, and story document formats
- Bachelor's degree in screenwriting, film, creative writing, or a related field
- Experience collaborating with showrunners, producers, and writing staff under deadline pressure
- Knowledge of guild structures, credit arbitration processes, and production scheduling
Tips for Your Story Editor Job Search
Tailor your resume to production context
List the specific genres and formats you've edited, whether episodic drama, unscripted, animated series, or feature film. Hiring teams want to see you understand the narrative conventions of their production, not just that you edit stories in general.
Show your script notes in your portfolio
A portfolio for a story editor isn't just credits. Include anonymized or sample script notes, story outlines, or beat sheets that demonstrate your editorial voice and process. Showrunners and development executives hire based on how you think, not only what you've worked on.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists story editor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your format experience
Story editor job requirements differ significantly between streaming drama, daytime soap, animation, and docuseries. Filter your search by format keyword so you aren't applying to roles that require a production background you don't have yet.
Prepare a room-ready writing sample
Many story editor interviews include a writing exercise or ask you to pitch a cold open or story break on the spot. Have a recent, polished spec script or story document ready that reflects the genre of the room you're targeting.
Negotiate your screen credit alongside your deal
Credit tier matters for your next job. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role qualifies for a story editor credit under the applicable guild agreement, since your credit determines your eligibility and billing on future productions.
Story Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most story editors?
The companies hiring the most story editors right now include TEGNA, National Geographic, and Indiana Historical Society, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Tennessee, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Streaming platforms and production companies with active series orders tend to drive the highest volume of openings.
How many story editor jobs are remote?
About 100% of story editor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by format and production phase. Development and pre-production roles, including script coverage, outlines, and solo writing assignments, are more likely to be remote than active writers' room positions, which typically require in-person attendance.
How do you become a story editor?
Most story editors start as writers' assistants or staff writers on scripted productions, building room experience before earning an editing credit. You develop the role by writing assignments, receiving notes from showrunners, and demonstrating you can run a story break independently. A strong portfolio of scripts and story documents, combined with consistent room credits, is what moves you into story editor billing.
Can you get hired as a story editor with little experience?
Getting a story editor credit with no prior room experience is uncommon, but breaking in is possible through adjacent paths. Writers' assistant and script coordinator roles are the most direct entry points, since they put you in the room daily. Strong spec scripts, writing fellowships at networks or studios, and workshop programs for emerging television writers can also create a path to your first credited position.
What does the story editor interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a general meeting where a showrunner or executive producer assesses your taste, genre knowledge, and room temperament. A writing sample review almost always follows, and some productions ask you to complete a short story break or pitch exercise. References from past showrunners or producers carry significant weight at this level, so your professional relationships matter as much as your sample pages.
Where can I find and apply to story editor jobs?
You can find and apply to story editor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your format experience and production background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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