Senior Guest Strategist

SENIOR GUEST STRATEGIST

COMPANY : FLIGHTSTORY

REPORTING TO : EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

ABOUT FLIGHTSTORY

FlightStory is a media and investment company, and our mission is to elevate the stories, build the communities and invest in visionary entrepreneurs contributing to a happier, healthier humanity

YOUR MISSION

This role will take a 360-degree approach to the production of finding, researching and pitching guests as well as being the driving force developing new format ideas and pushing the boundaries of podcasting. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organisational and communication skills, the highest attention to detail, and a passion for delivering outstanding data‑led research on YouTube and other platforms. You will always go the extra mile and will thrive in working non‑typical hours to deliver the best possible outcomes in our work.

DAY TO DAY

Researching for Guests

• Monitor YouTube, social media platforms, and cultural trends to identify emerging voices, outliers, and high‑value potential guests.
• Analyse social, search, and audience trends to create a data‑informed guest booking strategy, ensuring our podcasts remain timely, relevant, and engaging.
• Conduct in‑depth research on potential guests ahead of pitching to Steven, including their expertise, background, and alignment with DOAC themes, spotting unique angles to make episodes stand out.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to identify untapped opportunities for featuring individuals who bring fresh perspectives to our audiences.

Guest Booking and Management

• Work closely with the research team to ideate and execute creative storytelling elements for episodes, including props, imagery, and other visual aids.
• When needed, proactively handle administrative tasks, such as securing release forms.
• Monitor and analyse guest booking trends, providing actionable recommendations to enhance overall processes and the guest experience.

Documentary Research

• Identify when episodes warrant in‑depth documentary‑style research, evaluating opportunities for a deeper dive into compelling stories or underrepresented topics.
• Collaborate with the Head of Research to locate and secure contacts, experts, and contributors essential for producing high‑quality content.
• Conduct advanced outreach to potential collaborators, building bridges to key individuals and organisations who can enrich the narrative.
• Develop workflows to manage the additional complexity of in‑depth research episodes, ensuring seamless integration with the wider production team.

Format Development

• Develop extended ideas to booked guests on how the episode could be elevated. E.g. external interviews, props etc.
• Pitch ideas in a formulated fashion to host.
• Plan, budget and execute ideas to the highest level whilst making sure there is an alignment of trends.

Studio and Production Support

• Support the Production Director in the operations of DOAC filming, ensuring smooth processes across all guests and research.

WE\’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with high‑profile guests and their teams.
• Ability to analyse social, search, cultural, and audience trends to create a data‑informed guest booking strategy.
• A keen interest in data YouTube, AI and how it can optimise guest booking and management processes.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Availability to attend out‑of‑hours recordings, including evenings and weekends when needed.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, especially in limited timeframes.
• Commitment to organisational tools and systems to optimise workflows and priorities.
• Passion for delivering seamless, memorable guest experiences and recordings that set the standard for excellence.

LOCATION

Los Angeles, USA: We are an in‑person‑first culture and believe in fostering a vibrant and work environment centred around connection and community.

Global Travel Included

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Screening Process – Our screening process is designed to assess candidates in a fair way. This gives you an opportunity to share your skill, experience and passion.

Phone Call with the Talent Team – You will share a call with our talent team who will answer any questions you have about the role, our business and any next steps.

1st Interview – This first stage will involve meeting your potential manager and team members.

2nd Stage Interview – Task – Through the task round you get an insight into the day to day responsibilities of the role and we get the opportunity to understand how you work.

Final Stage Interview – The final interview involves meeting a Senior Stakeholder in the business.