Story Producer

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About Us:-

GIGL Summaries Private Limited is one of the leading audiobook platforms, boasting over 5 million+ app downloads, an impressive 4.8-star rating from 165k+ reviews, and a thriving 10 million+ social media following. Were a bootstrapped company fueled by passion, creativity, and a drive to make impactful content accessible to the world.

Job Overview:-

Podcast Story Producer

not a video editing role

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the host to plan the

  storyline and flow

  of each episode.
• Research guests and prepare

  engaging, story-driven questions

  for interviews.
• Watch raw footage to identify:
• Must-keep moments and the strongest hooks
• Unnecessary sections to remove
• The most engaging story sequence (even if it means reordering content)
• Prepare a

  Post-Production Vision Document

  for the editor with:
• Story arc and pacing notes
• Timestamps for key moments and deletions
• Suggestions for visual anchors (b-roll, graphics, references)

• Work with the

  video editor

  to ensure your vision is executed exactly as planned.
• Collaborate with the

  thumbnail artist

  to create titles and thumbnails that reflect the episodes hook and emotional tone.
• Use free online editors (Clipchamp, Kapwing, CapCut) for

  basic sequencing rough cuts

  when needed no heavy polish required.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in storytelling for podcasts, documentaries, or long-form content.
• Strong instincts for pacing, emotional beats, and audience engagement.
• Excellent communication and creative direction skills for working with editors and designers.
• Ability to think from an

  audience-first perspective

  .
• Basic sequencing skills in free online editors (no advanced editing required).
• Knowledge of YouTube, podcasting, and social media trends is a plus.

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