Storyteller

Storyteller

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sequel

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create inspiring videos that tell the stories of visionary founders and their journeys.
  • Company: Join a digital family office supporting elite athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, premium health insurance, and a generous learning budget.
  • Other info: Collaborate with top talent in a dynamic environment focused on innovation.
  • Why this job: Make a meaningful impact by showcasing companies tackling global challenges.
  • Qualifications: 3-6 years of video creation experience and a portfolio of captivating content.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

Sequel is a digital family office of the world's best athletes, artists and entrepreneurs backing companies that advance humanity. Our primary stakeholders are founders. We're on a mission to help them tell their stories. It's one of the ways we win access and help them accelerate.

What You'll Do

  • Create engaging content: Produce high-quality, end-to-end videos that inspire and educate, aimed at our members and portfolio companies.
  • Collaborate with the world's best startups: Work closely with startups and document the journeys of founders, capturing their stories and missions.
  • Set up shoots: Ensure shoots are perfectly executed by setting up professional lighting, arranging furniture, and managing all elements needed to create visually stunning and polished shots.
  • Film in studio and offsite: Capture footage during studio shoots and offsite locations, working directly with athletes and founders.
  • Edit compelling content: Craft engaging videos across a variety of formats, including trailers, drop videos, educational investing content, founder journeys, behind-the-scenes b-roll footage, and mission-driven stories. Ensure content is optimised for social platforms and seamlessly integrates into our app.
  • Use AI to work smarter: Integrate AI tools into your daily workflow β€” not as a novelty, but as a genuine part of how you raise quality and move faster.
  • Pitch ideas: Bring new concepts to our bi-weekly Story Lab sessions β€” a space where each team member shares an idea they actually want to make, grounded in a reference and mapped to one of our three content territories.

Requirements

  • 3-6+ years of end-to-end video creation experience.
  • A portfolio showcasing Hollywood-level content that tells captivating, visually stunning stories.
  • Expertise in filming, including lighting setups, camera movements, and cinematic techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with professional gear such as Nikon cameras, lenses, gimbals, and lights.
  • Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve).
  • Basic animation skills.
  • A natural storyteller that has the ability to craft compelling narratives that emotionally connect with the audience.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
  • A strong communicator.
  • Highly organised and accountable.
  • Ability to align video production with premium brand guidelines.
  • Knowledge of sound design and its importance in storytelling.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to take feedback constructively and work well in a team.
  • Must have a current right to work in the UK and not require sponsorship.

Nice to haves

  • Knowledge of AI tools like Higgsfield.
  • A strong interest in startups, investing, or professional sports.

Benefits

  • Be at the centre of innovation: Collaborate with the world's best startups and capture the journeys of industry-defining companies and visionary founders.
  • Work with A+ players: Work alongside top athletes and artists, pioneering entrepreneurs, and a world-class creative team, all striving to push boundaries and achieve excellence.
  • Create meaningful impact: Work on content that highlights positive-impact companies tackling some of the world's biggest challenges and shaping a better future.
  • Develop & grow: At Sequel we encourage learning in all forms and enable you to leverage the latest tools, professional gear, and exciting projects to continuously develop your skills and expand your creative expertise.
  • Options package.
  • Private premium health insurance with Axa.
  • Perks through Juno, a holistic perks platform.
  • Generous parental leave policy and fertility support benefit.
  • We believe our best work is done together in the office in Westminster, but we offer flexibility for team members to work up to 1 day per week from home.
  • Choose your own equipment you want to work with.
  • 25 days off + bank holidays.
  • Β£500 per year learning and development budget.
  • Monthly gym membership contributions.

Our values

  • We are here to win - not just to take part. Just like our clients who operate at the elite level of sport, business, and entertainment, we understand that in order to win; we need to put in the work. This means going the extra mile, being willing to do what others will not and holding ourselves to a higher standard.
  • We are adaptable - we understand in a world that is changing faster than ever before - the only constant is change.
  • Impossible is an opinion - we are on a mission to build something which has never been done before from the ground up.
  • We are transparent - we challenge each other. Regardless of title, seniority or reporting lines. We give feedback and we are hungry to receive it.

Storyteller employer: Sequel

Sequel is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of creativity and innovation in Westminster. With a strong focus on collaboration, employees engage with top-tier athletes and entrepreneurs, creating impactful content that drives positive change. The company fosters a culture of growth, providing generous benefits, including private health insurance, a learning budget, and flexible working arrangements, all while encouraging a proactive and adaptable mindset.

Sequel

Contact Details:

Sequel Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Storyteller

Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Adaptability
Flexibility
Compassion
Teamwork
Organizational Skills