Senior Editor
About Letterboxd
Letterboxd is a global social platform where film lovers discover and discuss movies.
We’re home to a passionate community of more than 30 million members around the world.
Mission-driven and thoughtful about how we grow, we’re building Letterboxd for the long term.
Our distributed team works across New Zealand, North America, and Europe, supported by a modern, carefully considered technology environment. We value craft, simplicity, and collaboration, and we take care to build products — and a workplace — that respect the people who use and create them.
About the Role
We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Editor to help shape and deliver high-quality editorial content across Letterboxd Journal.
Working closely with the Head of Editorial, you’ll play a key role in developing stories, creating compelling content, and supporting contributors, ensuring everything we publish reflects our distinctive voice and high editorial standards.
This is a hands-on role for someone who is passionate about storytelling and film culture, and who thrives in a creative, fast-moving environment where quality and craft matter.
What You Will Do
Write and produce engaging editorial content, including Journal features, news stories and newsletters.
Edit content to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency and alignment with Letterboxd's editorial standards.
Research, interview and develop stories featuring filmmakers, artists and other industry voices.
Generate story ideas and contribute to the development of Journal's editorial output and content pipeline.
Support the Head of Editorial in commissioning content, reviewing pitches and identifying opportunities for coverage.
Work closely with freelance contributors, providing feedback and guiding content through to publication.
Build and maintain strong relationships with contributors and other creative partners.
Support the delivery of editorial partnerships, collaborations and special projects.
Collaborate with internal teams on cross-functional editorial initiatives and storytelling opportunities.
Champion Journal's editorial standards, ensuring content reflects Letterboxd's voice, values and commitment to quality.
Identify opportunities to improve editorial processes, contributor experience and ways of working.
About You
You’re an experienced creative editor with a strong eye for story and detail. You bring excellent writing and editing capability, paired with sound editorial judgement and a deep appreciation for quality content.
You Will Likely Bring
Experience in editorial, publishing, journalism or content creation.
Strong editorial judgment and content production experience.
A deep understanding of the film industry and film craft
Demonstrated editorial judgement and attention to detail
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Experience working with contributors, freelancers, or external partners
Strong communication and stakeholder management capability
Understanding of legal and ethical publishing standards
High attention to detail with a commitment to editorial excellence
A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
Why Join Letterboxd
Create meaningful, high-quality content that connects audiences with film and culture
Work closely with experienced editorial leaders and contribute to shaping Letterboxd Journal’s voice
Collaborate with a passionate, creative, and globally-minded team
Contribute to special projects, partnerships, and industry moments
Be part of a platform that values storytelling, creativity, and editorial excellence
Letterboxd is a global social platform where film lovers discover and discuss movies.
We’re home to a passionate community of more than 30 million members around the world.
Mission-driven and thoughtful about how we grow, we’re building Letterboxd for the long term.
Our distributed team works across New Zealand, North America, and Europe, supported by a modern, carefully considered technology environment. We value craft, simplicity, and collaboration, and we take care to build products — and a workplace — that respect the people who use and create them.
About the Role
We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Editor to help shape and deliver high-quality editorial content across Letterboxd Journal.
Working closely with the Head of Editorial, you’ll play a key role in developing stories, creating compelling content, and supporting contributors, ensuring everything we publish reflects our distinctive voice and high editorial standards.
This is a hands-on role for someone who is passionate about storytelling and film culture, and who thrives in a creative, fast-moving environment where quality and craft matter.
What You Will Do
Write and produce engaging editorial content, including Journal features, news stories and newsletters.
Edit content to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency and alignment with Letterboxd's editorial standards.
Research, interview and develop stories featuring filmmakers, artists and other industry voices.
Generate story ideas and contribute to the development of Journal's editorial output and content pipeline.
Support the Head of Editorial in commissioning content, reviewing pitches and identifying opportunities for coverage.
Work closely with freelance contributors, providing feedback and guiding content through to publication.
Build and maintain strong relationships with contributors and other creative partners.
Support the delivery of editorial partnerships, collaborations and special projects.
Collaborate with internal teams on cross-functional editorial initiatives and storytelling opportunities.
Champion Journal's editorial standards, ensuring content reflects Letterboxd's voice, values and commitment to quality.
Identify opportunities to improve editorial processes, contributor experience and ways of working.
About You
You’re an experienced creative editor with a strong eye for story and detail. You bring excellent writing and editing capability, paired with sound editorial judgement and a deep appreciation for quality content.
You Will Likely Bring
Experience in editorial, publishing, journalism or content creation.
Strong editorial judgment and content production experience.
A deep understanding of the film industry and film craft
Demonstrated editorial judgement and attention to detail
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Experience working with contributors, freelancers, or external partners
Strong communication and stakeholder management capability
Understanding of legal and ethical publishing standards
High attention to detail with a commitment to editorial excellence
A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
Why Join Letterboxd
Create meaningful, high-quality content that connects audiences with film and culture
Work closely with experienced editorial leaders and contribute to shaping Letterboxd Journal’s voice
Collaborate with a passionate, creative, and globally-minded team
Contribute to special projects, partnerships, and industry moments
Be part of a platform that values storytelling, creativity, and editorial excellence