Communications and Strategy Writer

About Story

Story is a creative studio based in San Francisco that collaborates with pioneering technology founders and engineers to bring their groundbreaking work into the public eye. They produce brand films, product videos, documentaries, animations, event coverage, and provide strategic content and communications. Their mission is to establish a leading agency specializing in deep technology and science, aiming for an ambitious scale similar to Ogilvy but tailored to innovation leaders.

Role Overview

We're seeking a Communications and Strategy Writer to craft the distinctive voice for both our clients and Story itself. This role involves writing scripts, narratives, presentations, social media content, and brand messages that transform complex technical achievements into engaging stories. You'll contribute across multiple client projects and Story's original content, translating founders’ visions and filmmakers’ edits into compelling written narratives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scripts, taglines, narrative frameworks, and messaging for client brand and product videos.
• Compose and refine proposal texts, pitch presentations, and creative concepts in collaboration with the Client Strategy team.
• Create and manage social media copy and content for Story's channels and original series such as S3, Idea Factory, and Masters of Movies.
• Transform raw interview transcripts and footage notes into concise, story-driven narratives.
• Work closely with directors and producers to ensure each project has a focused point of view prior to filming.
• Maintain a consistent voice across all written materials leaving the studio.

Candidate Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of professional writing experience in journalism, content marketing, agency copywriting, or communications.
• Strong, concise writing skills with an ability to eliminate unnecessary words and convey clear messages.
• Natural storytelling ability to identify narratives within complex technical language.
• Capability to adopt and preserve different voices (clients, founders, Story) while maintaining clarity.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple scripts and deadlines simultaneously.
• Authentic interest in deep technology, science, and the innovators behind them.

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience writing for video or documentary formats.
• Background within creative agencies, media companies, or startup marketing teams.

Details and Compensation

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: Onsite in San Francisco, CA
• Salary Range: Approximately 75000 to 95000 USD annually, depending on experience.