College Admissions Essay Editor (Narrative & Storytelling Specialist)

• →Education: Bachelor’s degree required (preferred: English, Writing, Communications, Education, Humanities).
• →2+ Years of Admissions Editing: You know the difference between a UC PIQ and a Common App essay. You don't need to be taught the prompts.
• →Storytelling Expertise: You understand narrative arcs, "show don't tell," and voice. You can spot a ChatGPT-written essay from a mile away.
• →Camera Confidence: You are comfortable recording 20+ short videos a day. You have "energy" on camera that makes students feel supported, not criticized.
• →High-Volume Stamina: You can edit a 650-word essay in 20 minutes without sacrificing quality. You enjoy the flow state of a busy queue.
• →Tech-Savviness: Fluent in Google Docs (Suggesting Mode), Zoom, and Loom.
• →Work Schedule: You can work a Monday-Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm PST schedule to align with our students' availability.

• You are a "Grammar Police" editor who only cares about syntax but misses the story.
• You are camera-shy or uncomfortable speaking directly to students.
• You prefer to spend 2 hours perfecting one single essay (we move fast).
• You are looking for a "chill" job where you can hide behind email.

• Annualized Salary: $55,000 – $60,000 USD
• • Note: Seasonal roles are paid at the equivalent biweekly rate (approx. $2,115 – $2,307) for the duration of the Sep–Dec term.
• Classification: Exempt (Creative Professional)
• Seasonality for Full-year editor: Expect heavy volume during Peak Season (Sep–Jan) and a lighter, training-focused schedule during the late Winter/Spring months.

We prioritize attention to detail. Incomplete applications will be auto-rejected.

1. Resume: Submit your professional resume.
2. Questionnaire: Submit your answers to the required questions.
3. The "Loom" Challenge: A large portion of this role is spent on camera in Zoom meetings and recording Looms for students. You must submit a link to a 2-minute video (preferably Loom) answering the prompt below.
4. • Prompt: Pretend you are speaking to a student who has just submitted a draft that is almost entirely "telling" rather than "showing." Introduce yourself, and then kindly but clearly explain the concept of "Show, Don't Tell" to this hypothetical student using a quick example.