Job Description

Job Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented, story-savvy individual to join the quality review team for a true crime Youtube channel. This role is critical to maintaining our high standards of storytelling, pacing, and viewer engagement. You'll be responsible for reviewing audio-visual scripts before they move into production, ensuring they meet our creative and editorial benchmarks.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you'll be the final set of eyes before a script moves into production. Your job is to elevate the narrative and ensure consistency across all elements of the script. You will need to:Review scripts for narrative clarity, pacing, and emotional impact Ensure hooks are compelling and placed effectively to maximize viewer retention Check for consistency in tone, tense, and language across episodes Flag and suggest improvements for visual descriptions and transitions Identify and correct structural issues, redundancies, or VO overload Collaborate with writers to provide constructive, actionable feedback Maintain alignment with channel voice as well as company and audience expectations

Requirements:

We're looking for someone who combines a sharp editorial eye with a deep understanding of storytelling mechanics. Ideal candidates will bring:Strong grasp of storytelling fundamentals, ideally in true crime or documentary formats Excellent command of written English, including grammar, tense, and tone Ability to spot narrative gaps, weak hooks, and pacing issues Experience in script editing, content reviewing, or narrative development preferred Organized, communicative, and comfortable working within structured feedback systems

Bonus Skills:

While not required, the following skills will help you stand out and contribute even more to our creative process:Background in journalism, screenwriting, or video production Familiarity with YouTube content dynamics and audience retention strategies Understanding of visual storytelling and how scripts translate to screen * Experience using checklists or editorial frameworks to streamline reviews