Hybrid Story Producer – National Storytelling Initiative

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About the role

  • Story Producer leading narrative projects at The National Storytelling Initiative. Developing stories from research to distribution and collaborating with creative teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead story research and development for assigned projects, including identifying characters, themes, and narrative arcs.
  • Conduct in-depth background research, interviews, and fact-checking to support story integrity.
  • Collaborate with directors, DPs, and producers to shape story structure and approach.
  • Serve on set or in the field as a producer for assigned projects, as needed.
  • Support scripting, outlining, and editorial development through post-production.
  • Provide story-focused feedback on edits, ensuring clarity, emotional truth, and narrative cohesion.
  • Help prepare story materials for public release.
  • Creating distribution strategy for projects owned, including festivals, screenings, and partner placements.
  • Work closely with the Project Director and Lead Producer to align creative work with timelines and production needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Minimum 10+ years experience in storytelling, documentary, podcast, or narrative media.
  • Strong story instincts with demonstrated experience shaping real-world narratives.
  • Ability to work independently and manage assigned projects with minimal oversight.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguity, conducting independent research and sense-making in complex or abstract subject areas.
  • A self-starter and eager to build this new initiative.
  • Consistent follow-through and reliability in meeting deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and care for editorial accuracy.
  • Comfortable working in collaboration with a small, senior creative team.

Benefits

  • Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards

Job title

Story Producer – National Storytelling Initiative

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$30 - $40 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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