Creative Lead/Writer (Crime Thriller)

About the Job:

With 100+ bn minutes streamed annually, 120 minutes of daily average listening time, and 6+ billion total audio plays on our platform, Pocket FM is on a mission to build the world's largest AI-powered audio streaming platform. Rapidly growing in the US and India, with strong momentum in Europe and LATAM, we are redefining how stories are created, owned, and consumed.

What sets us apart We're an AI-first company, leveraging cutting-edge generative AI to transform every part of our ecosystemfrom content creation and language localization to marketing, distribution, and monetization. Our in-house AI has already powered 10% of our US revenue and is delivering original, AI-generated audio series. We're also expanding into new storytelling formats such as comics and web novels, all built on the foundation of our proprietary AI platforms.

You can get more updates, insights, and everything behind the scenes at Pocket FM here- https://xtra.pocketfm.com

Role Overview:

We are looking for Creative Writers and Creative Leads (Indian Writers for the US Market) to adapt long-form Crime & Thriller fiction into serialized, audio-first scripts tailored for a US audience. The role focuses on transforming international source material into culturally resonant US narratives while preserving emotional depth, pacing, and genre authenticity.

This opportunity is open to both hands-on writers and experienced creative leaders, depending on experience and scope.

Key Responsibilities:

Writing & Adaptation

• Adapt long-form Crime & Thriller stories into serialized scripts for the US market
• Localize content to suit US cultural settings, language, tone, and audience expectations
• Maintain narrative continuity, emotional depth, and strong genre hooks
• Use AI and tech tools to streamline rewriting, localization, and editorial workflows
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Lead to ensure tone, pacing, and character consistency

Editorial Quality

• Ensure high editorial standards across storytelling, dialogue, pacing, and structure
• Contribute to a consistent, high-quality content pipeline

Additional Responsibilities Creative Lead Role

• Lead US Crime & Thriller show launches with a focus on audience retention and resonance
• Own end-to-end editorial quality across a high-volume pipeline (4060+ chapters/week)
• Mentor and manage a team of writers, providing structured feedback and guidance
• Set editorial standards and drive excellence in long-form serialized storytelling

What We're Looking For

Creative Writer:

• 36 years of fiction writing or editorial experience in English
• Strong storytelling skills with an understanding of long-form and serialized narratives
• Good grasp of US culture, language nuances, and reader/listener expectations
• Ability to manage deadlines and work with AI/tech-enabled tools

Creative Lead:

• 6+ years of fiction or editorial experience, with 2+ years in a lead or mentorship role
• Deep expertise and passion for the Crime & Thriller genre
• Proven experience adapting long-form narratives into serialized formats
• Strong editorial instincts with the ability to scale quality across large volumes of content