Lead Storyteller (Video & Visual Content)

Job Description

Job Description

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. 

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in early 2026. 

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

Responsibilities:

Narrative & Story Ownership 

• Own narrative development from concept through final video and visual content
• Identify and shape compelling stories across teams, customers, and missions
• Maintain consistent brand voice while adapting tone across Personal, Defense, and Response 

Video-First Content Creation 

• Produce, shoot, and edit short- and mid-form video content as the primary output
• Capture supporting photography when needed to strengthen storytelling
• Document flight operations, engineering, customer demos, missions, and major milestones 

Field & Event Storytelling 

• Travel to aerospace, defense, and public safety environments to capture real-world content
• Work confidently with technical, operational, and executive stakeholders
• Bring a documentarian mindset to sensitive, credibility-driven environments 

What You Will Not Do:

• Own social media posting, scheduling, or community management
• Manage paid media, influencer programs, CRM, or demand-generation workflows
• Produce trade shows or event logistics (beyond storytelling coverage) 

Qualifications:

• 7+ years as a visual storyteller, videographer, documentarian, or senior content creator 
• Portfolio demonstrating narrative strength and editorial judgment 
• Deep hands-on experience producing and editing video content independently 
• Comfortable working autonomously in dynamic, real-world environments

Tools & Skills 

• Proficiency with modern video, photo, and editing tools (Figma, Adobe creative suite, Canon C80, Mavic Pro 4, Canon R5)

Personal Attributes aligned with Core Values:

• Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
• Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good.
• Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
• Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
• Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support—balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate. 

We're open to considering candidates in California and Miami. 

Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.