Senior Trailer Editor, The Diary of a CEO

About the role

FlightStory, a media and investment company, is hiring a Senior Trailer Editor for its The Diary of a CEO series, reporting to the Head of Trailers. The role is based in London, UK or Los Angeles, US, and focuses on crafting high-performance trailers that scale IP, deepen fandom and drive engagement through storytelling, platform-native editing and AI-powered creative intelligence.

Key responsibilities

• Read and watch the full recorded episode, taking notes on the best moments for the trailer
• Create a narrative or script from the notes that meets the trailer checklist
• Build the sequence, source music, sound design and prepare b-roll for the animator
• Work with the trailer team on 1% clips, text, ratios and experimental content to test trailer elements
• Own the full post-production process from first assembly to final export, delivering trailers that improve watch-through rate, shares, average view duration and subscriber lift
• Use performance data to optimise pacing and structure, collaborating with Growth and Strategy teams
• Integrate AI tools such as Runway, Descript, ElevenLabs, Fathom and Firefly, and test new ones to speed up the team
• Share creative direction, references and solutions in brainstorming sessions, and support junior editors and assistants

Required profile

• Strong editorial instincts and ability to turn 90 minutes of footage into 90 seconds of coherent story
• Experience across Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition and Photoshop
• Ability to use data from YouTube Studio, TikTok Analytics and third-party tools (retention curves, CTR, CVR, audience drop-off)
• Full ownership of the cut, thrives in autonomy and works well with editors, strategists, social leads, producers and commercial creatives

Required skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop)
• AI video and audio tools such as Runway, Descript, ElevenLabs, Fathom and Firefly