Live Formats Editor – Entertainment, History & Family

Dreamlight Labs GmbH

. Take responsibility for and edit scripts for entertainment, narrative, children’s and family programs .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeHamburg • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong editorial skills with extensive experience in script editing for various formats, including entertainment and children's programming. Proficient in managing multiple projects, conducting thorough research, and collaborating effectively with writers and creative teams.

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Editorial ExperienceScript EditingDramaturgy UnderstandingProject ManagementFluent German

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Hard Skills

Script WritingCopy EditingResearch HandlingNarrative DevelopmentCharacter Development

Soft Skills

Collaborative FeedbackIndependent WorkCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

TV EditorialChildren's ProgrammingLive EntertainmentTheatrePodcasting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take responsibility for and edit scripts for entertainment, narrative, children’s and family programs
Brief writers, provide constructive feedback and refine texts collaboratively
Ensure quality and adherence to deadlines
Co-develop topics and concepts for new productions, from the initial idea through to a stage-ready script
Conduct thorough research, review research and verify facts
Coordinate texts with the director, music and projections
Manage productions editorially, monitor timelines and coordinate with the director, artists and production team
Conduct conversations with artists and creative partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of editorial experience, ideally in a TV editorial department (e.g. entertainment/show, documentary, history, factual or children’s programming)
Comparable experience in radio, podcasts, theatre/dramaturgy or live entertainment is welcome
Strong understanding of dramaturgy, including narrative arcs, the hero’s journey and character development
Experience editing copy and collaborating with writers
Confident handling of research and sources
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Structured, independent approach to work
Excellent written and spoken German
Additional languages are an advantage
Ability to independently write scripts, narrative texts, dialogue or host scripts is an advantage
Experience with children’s and family formats is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours and remote-work options
Creative freedom to shape entertainment, narrative and family formats that tour across Europe
See your work come to life in front of live audiences and in large venues
A committed team with flat hierarchies and plenty of room for your own ideas