2 months ago
Lead Storyteller (Video & Visual Content)
Pivotal
California, MO (Remote)Full time$110K/yr – $150K/yr
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Lead Storyteller (Video & Visual Content)
California, MO (Remote)
$110K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Summary
Drive visual storytelling for an eVTOL brand, owning narrative from concept to final video and field content.
- Own narrative development from concept through final video and visual content.
- Must-have: 7+ years as a visual storyteller, videographer, or senior content creator.
- Standout: Travel to aerospace/defense environments and work with executives.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Narrative & Story Ownership - Own narrative development from concept through final video and visual content - Identify and shape compelling stories across teams, customers, and missions - Maintain consistent brand voice while adapting tone across Personal, Defense, and Response
- Video-First Content Creation - Produce, shoot, and edit short- and mid-form video content as the primary output - Capture supporting photography when needed to strengthen storytelling - Document flight operations, engineering, customer demos, missions, and major milestones
- Field & Event Storytelling - Travel to aerospace, defense, and public safety environments to capture real-world content - Work confidently with technical, operational, and executive stakeholders - Bring a documentarian mindset to sensitive, credibility-driven environments
- What You Will Not Do - Own social media posting, scheduling, or community management - Manage paid media, influencer programs, CRM, or demand-generation workflows - Produce trade shows or event logistics (beyond storytelling coverage)
Requirements
- 7+ years as a visual storyteller, videographer, documentarian, or senior content creator
- Portfolio demonstrating narrative strength and editorial judgment
- Deep hands-on experience producing and editing video content independently
- Comfortable working autonomously in dynamic, real-world environments
- Tools & Skills - Proficiency with modern video, photo, and editing tools (Figma, Adobe creative suite, Canon C80, Mavic Pro 4, Canon R5)
Benefits
- Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.
Pivotal
Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal works to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the U.S. and around the world. Pivotal includes Pivotal Philanthropies, Pivotal Initiatives Fund, and Pivotal Ventures. Learn more at Pivotal.com
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