Role Description We are looking for a narrative architect, not just a proofreader. You will be the first line of defense against the clichéd, boring, and robotic essays that flood admissions offices every year. Your job is to help students find their authentic voice, dig deep for "show, don't tell" moments, and craft essays that stop an admissions officer in their tracks. This role is high-volume and high-impact. During peak season, you will be "in the trenches" with students, reviewing 25+ essays a day and sending personalized Loom videos that inspire them to rewrite, refine, and polish. If you are a writer who loves the puzzle of storytelling and wants to make a tangible impact on a student’s future, this is your seat. What You'll Own - Narrative Strategy: Identify structural gaps, clichés, and weak reflections in Common App Personal Statements and University of California PIQs. Push students to go deeper. - The "Loom" Experience: Record a ~2-minute personalized video for every essay you edit, explaining the "why" behind your edits with empathy and authority. - Pipeline Management: Manage a dynamic queue of 27–32 essays per day during peak season, making quick but high-quality decisions on "Submission Readiness." - Live Coaching: Facilitate weekly Zoom workshops and 1:1 sessions during our 6-Week Intensives, guiding groups of students through the brainstorming and drafting process in real-time. Who Thrives Here - Education: Bachelor’s degree required (preferred: English, Writing, Communications, Education, Humanities). - 2+ Years of Admissions Editing: Understand the difference between a UC PIQ and a Common App essay without needing to be taught the prompts. - Storytelling Expertise: Understand narrative arcs, "show don't tell," and voice. Can spot a ChatGPT-written essay from a mile away. - Camera Confidence: Comfortable recording 20+ short videos a day with energy that makes students feel supported. - High-Volume Stamina: Can edit a 650-word essay in 20 minutes without sacrificing quality. - Tech-Savviness: Fluent in Google Docs (Suggesting Mode), Zoom, and Loom. - Work Schedule: Available to work a Monday-Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm PST schedule to align with students' availability. This Role is NOT For You If... - 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. The Pay & Structure - 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 May–December term. - Classification: Exempt (Creative Professional). - Seasonality for Full-year editor: Expect heavy volume during Peak Season (Aug–Jan) and a lighter, training-focused schedule during the late Winter/Spring months. How to Apply (Read Carefully) - Resume: Submit your professional resume. - Questionnaire: Submit your answers to the required questions. - The "Loom" Challenge: Submit a link to a 2-minute video (preferably Loom) answering the prompt below. 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.

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