Lead Writer - Shorts App - Los Angeles/California

Lead Writer - Shorts App - Los Angeles/California Who are we? At Luni, we create B2C mobile apps that improve everyday lives, stand out through quality content, and explore new ways to experience products. As a top ten global app publisher with millions of users, our hits include 🎬 Shorts , ⭐️ Astro Club and 🖨️ Scanner . Most of our revenue comes from in-app subscriptions in the US. Our culture We value flexibility, collaboration, and ownership. Team members have the freedom to take initiative, share ideas, and challenge the status quo - all within a culture built on trust, attention to detail, and continuous learning. About Shorts Shorts is our vertical drama streaming app, featuring original series across romance, thriller, revenge, comedy and more. We create fast-paced, bite-sized dramas made for mobile, with every episode designed to hook viewers and keep them watching. What you will do? Oversee and mentor our team of independent writers, providing creative direction and ensuring consistent quality across all series Edit and optimize pre-paywall/paywall episodes implementing industry best practices and Shorts broader content strategy, ensuring maximum engagement and conversion potential Collaborate closely with our production team to ensure our creative vision and brand guidelines are being met across all content Track emerging trends and competitive landscape, translating insights into actionable creative strategies Lead your own 0-1 creative development for new series, from initial pitch through production-ready scripts Establish and maintain our editorial standards and style guide to ensure brand consistency Appear on production set regularly to oversee creative cohesion with development Who you are? Understands the unique storytelling demands of vertical short drama Knows how to hook viewers instantly and keep them engaged Can create compelling cliffhangers and structure episodes for maximum retention Understands how to balance creative storytelling with engagement and monetization Can help shape the creative identity and storytelling standards of Shorts as a platform Location This role is based in Los Angeles, California, where our production studio is located. The person must be available to come to the production site from time to time. Equal opportunity employer Research shows that women and other marginalized groups tend to only apply for a job when they meet every single criteria. Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box? Reach out anyways! We’re an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for employees from all walks of life. We hire based on talent, and we’re proud of our global perspective. Department Product Locations Remote Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time