Producer Editor (AI Narrative Film)
Inkitt
Software Engineering, Data Science
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 90k-110k / year
Posted on Feb 14, 2026
Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into CandyJarTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.
What You’ll Do:
- Translate scripted scenes into cinematic visual sequences using our AI production tools.
- Select, refine, and iterate on generated footage with a strong eye for tone, performance, and composition.
- Shape narrative pacing. Knowing when to linger, when to cut, and when to simplify.
- Build cohesive short films from script to final cut.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, staying organized across different stages of AI generation (these tools have wait times; multitasking is part of the job).
- Push back thoughtfully on scripts, shot choices, or visual directions when something isn't landing.
- Maintain emotional continuity and character integrity throughout the edit.
- Experiment continuously with tools, formats, and techniques along with bringing what you learn back to the team.
- Balance creative ambition with practical execution.
What You’ll Bring:
- 3+ years of editing and/or production experience.
- Background in narrative fiction, commercials, music videos, corporate content, or vertical/micro drama content.
- Agency, independent production company, or freelance experience all welcome.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere (required) and Adobe Suite / Photoshop.
- A cinematic eye. You understand framing, mood, and visual storytelling beyond the basics.
- Strong editing instincts and a sharp sense of timing.
- Confidence making creative decisions independently.
- Detail oriented without losing sight of the bigger story.
- Comfortable working from script and shaping narrative arcs.
- Genuine curiosity about AI tools. Hands on AI experience is a plus.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Autonomous
- Bring solutions instead of problems
- Data driven
- Quick to action
- A high functioning workaholic
- Looking for exponential career growth
- Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company
At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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90000 - 110000 USD a year
Salary is determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with the requirements of the role, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks.
