EDITORIAL STORYTELLING LEAD (all genders)
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Job Summary
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an Editorial Storytelling Lead to head up the development and production of high-quality brand narratives for a global automotive client in Munich.
This role sits at the intersection of journalism documentary storytelling and brand communications.
You will lead a small team of 2-3 people responsible for creating compelling stories across all platforms including long-form formats such as YouTube series Podcasts website and LinkedIn articles as well as short-form snackable content on social channels.
We are looking for someone who thinks like an editor or documentary filmmaker - someone who knows how to find the story shape the narrative and build meaningful content that audiences genuinely want to watch read or listen to.
WHAT YOU DO
You will lead the agencys editorial storytelling function developing narrative ideas and overseeing the creation of content across multiple channels and formats.
Working closely with strategists creatives and production teams you will ensure the work balances strong editorial integrity with clear brand communication.
Key Responsabilities
Editorial Leadership
Lead the agencys editorial storytelling team
Set the narrative direction and editorial tone across content output
Develop story ideas series formats and narrative concepts
Ensure all content meets a high standard of story craft and journalistic credibility
Oversee storytelling across formats including:
Long-form YouTube series
Short-form social video
Podcast series
Editorial articles and long-read features
Photography and stills shoots
Multi-platform storytelling campaigns
Story Development
Identify compelling human cultural and technological stories within the automotive space
Develop story arcs narrative structures and series formats
Work with creative conceptors writers filmmakers photographers and producers to shape stories from concept to delivery
Creative & Production Collaboration
Partner with creative directors strategists and production teams
Guide scripting treatments and editorial frameworks
Provide creative direction during development and production
Maintain quality and narrative consistency across channels
Collaborate with Social Creatives to bring stories to life on social platforms
Brand & Audience Alignment
Balance editorial integrity with brand communication
Ensure stories resonate with audiences while supporting brand objectives
Help define the clients voice and storytelling identity
WHO YOU ARE
We are open to candidates from a variety of storytelling disciplines including:
Documentary film or television
Editorial publishing / magazines
Digital media or long-form journalism
Entertainment development
Branded content studios
Experience
Experience developing long-form storytelling or documentary content
Strong editorial instincts and story development skills
Experience overseeing multi-platform content
Ability to work across video audio written and visual storytelling
Comfortable shaping narratives that balance editorial authenticity with brand messaging
Personal Qualities
A natural storyteller
Curious and culturally aware
Strong editorial judgement
Collaborative and comfortable leading creative teams
Passion for storytelling in emerging media formats
Bi-lingual German and English required
Bonus
Interest in automotive culture innovation or mobility
Experience with YouTube formats or documentary series
Experience working with brands or branded content
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Exposure to senior global clients.
- Working in an international and integrated team with top talents from different fields.
- Plenty of opportunities to create big ideas for big projects with big impact.
- Flexibility to work remotely: 2-3 days in the office per week and the ability to work from home the north pole or somewhere warmer for up to on month each year. We encourage warmer.
- Structured onboarding development & tools (Groove-In Buddy Feedback talks state of the art IT Equipment and more)
- 28 days holiday excluding BH and your birthday off.
- A working environment that ensures fair and equal opportunities for all. We live and support diversity openness and mutual respect and welcome new colleagues - regardless of nationality ethnicity origin religion age gender gender identity and sexual orientation. You should too. Its the 21st century.
Is it a Match
Apply now!
Wed love to hear from you even if you do not fully meet all requirements listed above. Get in touch.
