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Pocket FM · 11 hours ago

Senior Editor - UGC

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$110K/yr - $120K/yr
date3+ years exp

Pocket FM is pioneering the future of audio entertainment, with a vast array of content and a large audience. The Senior Editor will be responsible for managing and mentoring UGC creators, enhancing the narrative quality of audio series, and using performance insights to guide editorial decisions.

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Hiring Manager
Alexander Leard
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Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a roster of shows or writers, overseeing story development from outline through publication
Act as the primary editorial partner for UGC writers, providing consistent guidance, feedback, and problem-solving support
Review and edit outlines, chapters, and revisions, delivering clear, actionable, story-focused feedback aligned with platform goals
Monitor retention and engagement metrics, identify narrative drop-off points, and collaborate with writers to revise and optimize content
Translate high-level story direction from the Content Lead (CL) into detailed episode- and arc-level execution plans
Step in proactively to strengthen pacing, cliffhangers, character development, and genre-specific storytelling mechanics
Ensure content is polished, performance-ready, and optimized for A/B testing and release
Maintain consistent quality standards across assigned shows while balancing multiple deadlines and priorities

Qualification

Editing long-form contentStory structure improvementAudience retention analysisPerformance data utilizationMentoring writersClear communicationOrganizational skills

Required

3–5 years of experience editing or producing long-form serialized content (web novels, audio series, podcasts, OTT writers' rooms, or digital fiction)
Strong editorial instincts with a proven ability to improve story structure, pacing, and audience retention
Hands-on experience working closely with writers, particularly within freelance or UGC-driven ecosystems
Comfortable using performance and retention data to inform creative revisions and editorial decisions
Clear, confident communicator who can give constructive feedback and guide writers through revision cycles
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple stories simultaneously

Preferred

Experience working in high-volume content environments or with rapid release cadences

Company

Pocket FM

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Pocket FM creates audio series platforms for long-form audio entertainment.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Bangalore, Karnataka, IND
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.pocketfm.com

H1B Sponsorship

Pocket FM has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$212.52M
Key Investors
Silicon Valley BankLightspeed India PartnersTencent
2024-03-15Series D· $103M
2023-05-02Debt Financing· $16M
2022-03-03Series C· $64.83M

Leadership Team

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Nishanth S.
Co-Founder
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Prateek Dixit
Co-Founder
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