Investigative Story Developer
Story Development · Writing · Research · Editorial Collaboration
This is not a traditional newsroom role, and it is not simply a scriptwriting position.
The Investigative Story Developer will work closely with the founder to question assumptions, research difficult subjects, organize developing ideas, and turn conversations into usable story outlines, scripts, articles, monologues, and live-action productions.
You may help investigate the legal and cultural arguments surrounding nudity and free expression for Barely-Said, develop believable corporate satire for Squeezed, or shape an early film idea into a written sequence that can later become a storyboard and production plan.
The ideal collaborator is curious, thoughtful, comfortable challenging an idea respectfully, and willing to follow a question until its purpose becomes clear.
Because some Pytormal Studios productions explore naturism and body-positive expression, this person must be comfortable with the studio’s nude-friendly culture. Participation in nudity or clothing-optional environments is never required, but acceptance and respect are essential.
This role begins as a creative collaboration with the potential to grow into a long-term editorial leadership or co-founder-level position if the working relationship, trust, and shared direction develop naturally.
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Learn more about the responsibilities, studio culture, projects, and long-term possibilities of the Investigative Story Developer position.
Your Responsibilities
• Organize brainstorming sessions into structured documents.
• Prepare written storyboards from conversations and scripts.
• Maintain story outlines and production notes.
• Track revisions between drafts.
• Build character and location profiles.
• Maintain continuity documents.
• Prepare meeting summaries.
• Organize legal and research references.
• Assemble production packets before filming.
• Help preserve unused ideas for future productions.
• Coordinate documentation between writers, researchers, and production collaborators.
• Ensure story development remains organized throughout the life of a project.
Story Development Coordinator
The Story Development Coordinator helps transform those pieces into organized productions.
Working alongside the Investigative Story Developer and the Founder, this role ensures that story development remains structured, documented, and ready to move toward production.
Social Media & Platform Coordinator
Role Overview:
This person ensures content is consistently published, tracked, and linked correctly across all platforms—WordPress, Facebook, Patreon, and future expansions. They support visibility, continuity, and audience flow, and help prevent post duplication, broken links, or scheduling delays.
Responsibilities:
🔁 Cross-Platform Scheduling & Posting
Upload and schedule pre-written posts on:
WordPress (with custom slugs + formatting)
Facebook (including sensitive content overlays if needed)
Patreon (content locking and preview formatting)
YouTube or Vimeo (if applicable to video posts)
Match post timing to Barely-Said’s Tues/Thurs/Sat rhythm
Ensure platform-specific visibility settings are correct
🔗 Link Integrity & Slug Matching
Verify that WordPress slugs work before pasting into post captions
Ensure cross-links between platforms are:
Active and correct
Aligned with SEO naming (e.g. /barely-said-ep7 instead of generic URLs)
Updated in teasers or scheduled posts if slugs change
📂 Legacy Content Migration
Move old post drafts, hashtags, and content blocks from Excel into Trello boards
Tag each card with platform, episode number, and scheduled status
Help organize archives for 2024-2025 season for reuse
🧭 Editorial Calendar Support
Maintain or update Trello boards with real-time status
Assist in tracking what’s scheduled vs. live vs. in draft
Report weekly on what's coming up, what's late, and what needs revision
🗂️ (Optional / Growth Area):
Help design a “content checklist” system that anyone can follow
Eventually assist in writing captions or rewording teasers to fit character limits or tone shifts
Requirements:
Comfortable with basic tools: Trello, Google Sheets, WordPress, Facebook Pages, Patreon
Eye for detail (especially in links, dates, and formatting)
Able to work 2–4 hours per week (flexible)
Bonus: Familiarity with social nudity projects, content sensitivity, or creator platforms
Role Type:
Volunteer / Potential Paid Position
This role is foundational to Barely-Said’s release rhythm. Paid roles may follow if the project scales.
Responsibilities:
🗃️ Content Migration & Categorization
Transfer existing content from spreadsheets or text files into organized Trello cards
Use color-coded tags for episode type, platform, post status, and content type (e.g., teaser, full episode, blur variant)
🧩 Trello Workflow Management
Keep track of what’s been posted, what’s scheduled, and what’s still in development
Archive completed posts with proper labels for future reuse or reposting
Ensure each card includes relevant links (WordPress slug, YouTube, Patreon, Reddit, etc.)
🔖 Post Tracking & History Syncing
Help flag missing or duplicate posts across platforms
Record which blur overlays were used and where
Coordinate with the Social Media Coordinator to ensure alignment
🛠️ Studio Optimization (Optional)
Help build or improve Trello automations (Butler rules, checklist templates)
Suggest ways to make the editorial workflow smoother or clearer
Requirements:
Familiar with Trello or able to learn quickly
Comfortable organizing files and tracking post schedules
Detail-oriented and proactive
Optional: Google Sheets, Notion, or Airtable familiarity
Role Type:
Volunteer / Growth Path Available
This role is ideal for someone who loves structure, systems, and helping creative work run smoothly behind the scenes.
Content & Trello Workflow Assistant
Role Overview:
This role supports the internal tracking and movement of content through the Pytormal Studios release system. You'll help ensure podcast episodes, monologues, social posts, and visual assets are properly labeled, stored, and scheduled within Trello and beyond.
Visual Content Designer (Social/Overlay Focus)
Role Overview:
You’ll help design visual elements like teaser images, sensitive content overlays, and branded graphics for Barely-Said and future Pytormal projects. This includes reusing stills, creating blur variations, and maintaining visual tone across platforms.
Responsibilities:
🎨 Image Design & Template Usage
Create stills using provided 8K frames, episode themes, or platform-specific formatting
Apply platform-style overlays (e.g., Facebook’s “Sensitive Content” blur)
Create new layouts for teaser posts or highlight reels
💡 Visual Strategy Alignment
Ensure visuals follow the look/feel of Pytormal Studios (minimal, real, vulnerable)
Match image tone with the caption or episode subject (funny, raw, soft, etc.)
🔁 Asset Organization
Save and label image files clearly for Trello and folder archives
Keep versions sorted by platform (YouTube, Patreon, Reddit, etc.)
Tools (Preferred but Not Required):
Canva, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve (for still pulls), or Blender (optional)
Google Drive for file sharing
Optional: GIF or animation skills for motion overlays
Role Type:
Volunteer / Creative Contributor Role
Perfect for aspiring designers or content creators who want their work seen across multiple platforms while supporting a studio with purpose.
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