TrueShort
Mobile-first true-crime short-form streaming service
AI Music Composer & Editor
Los Angeles is preferred; remote work is available.
About the job
- A portfolio or relevant work samples must be submitted.
- Examples of original scores, songs, soundtrack work, or music editing projects must be submitted.
- Examples of projects created using AI music-generation tools must be submitted.
- Applicants should provide a brief overview of their workflow, preferred creative tools, and experience with AI music generation.
- Compose original scores, themes, songs, and background music for animated and live-action productions.
- Develop unique musical identities for original series, films, and recurring characters.
- Edit, arrange, and place music within completed episodes to enhance pacing, emotion, and narrative impact.
- Select, trim, loop, and adapt existing musical cues to fit scene timing and editorial changes.
- Collaborate closely with the Showrunner, Editors, AI Filmmakers, and Sound Designer throughout development and post-production.
- Iterate quickly based on creative feedback while maintaining consistency across episodes.
- Organize and deliver production-ready stems, alternate versions, and final mixes.
- Experiment with AI music-generation workflows to rapidly prototype and refine compositions.
- A strong background in music composition, scoring, songwriting, production, music editing, or sound design is preferred.
- Experience with AI music-generation platforms such as Suno, ElevenLabs Music, or Udio is preferred.
- Experience with digital audio workstations such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Reaper, or similar is preferred.
- Experience editing music to picture and matching cues to visual storytelling is preferred.
- Ability to compose across multiple genres, including orchestral, cinematic, electronic, pop, hip-hop, ambient, comedy, and hybrid scores is preferred.
- Experience editing, arranging, mixing, and mastering AI-generated music into production-ready tracks is preferred.
About the company
TrueShort offers mobile-first true-crime short-form documentaries accessed via a subscription, featuring exclusive micro-series where each ~60-second episode is released in vertical video. The platform stitches together a streaming library with a TikTok-style feed, letting viewers binge an entire season in about 20 minutes. It differentiates itself by delivering ultra-short, mobile-optimized episodes and a steady stream of exclusive series rather than long-form, platform-wide releases. Its goals are to grow its subscriber base, expand the video library, and resolve issues like cross-device access while keeping production costs low.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$12M
Headquarters
California
Founded
2026
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Business Insider reported a $12 million seed round on May 13, 2026.
- Management targets $10 million annual revenue by end-2026, signaling aggressive growth.
- App Store ratings hit 4.9 with 17K-19K reviews, showing strong consumer pull.
What critics are saying
- App Store reviews through August 2026 complain about audio-only episodes and broken device access.
- High subscription pricing, including $39.99 annually, increases churn if content depth lags.
- AI-generated performers already triggered backlash; creator supply and audience trust erode quickly.
What makes TrueShort unique
- TrueShort owns a narrow true-crime vertical, unlike broader short-drama rivals.
- Its 60-second vertical episodes fit mobile bingeing in roughly 20 minutes per season.
- Khosla, WndrCo, and Jeffrey Katzenberg back its AI-first micro-production model.
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Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Options
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↓ -23%Los Angeles-based actors are losing jobs in the fast-growing micro drama industry to AI-generated performers, marking an early test of artificial intelligence's impact on Hollywood. Hannah Lowery, Blake Manning and Faith Orta are among several young actors who secured roles in short-form mobile series only to have productions shift entirely to AI. TrueShort, backed by Khosla Ventures and Jeffrey Katzenberg's WndrCo, can produce 20- to 30-minute shows for $1,000 to $3,000, compared to $100,000 to $300,000 using human actors. In China, where micro dramas originated, AI productions are expected to generate $3.5 billion in revenue this year. The shift threatens an important income source for emerging actors, with nearly a third of LA casting opportunities in early May for micro drama roles. Industry experts say viewers still prefer human performers, though some producers report platforms demanding AI-only content.
TrueShort, an AI movie app producing short-form "verticals", has raised $12 million in seed funding led by Keith Rabois at Khosla Ventures. The round included Jeffrey Katzenberg's WndrCo, A24's Ravi Nandan, Behance founder Scott Belsky and General Catalyst. Founded by serial entrepreneur Nate Tepper, TrueShort creates AI-generated films split into one- to three-minute episodes for mobile viewing. The company currently focuses on documentary-style true crime content, using AI tools from Eleven Labs and Midjourney to produce films for $1,000 to $3,000 each, compared to typical micro-drama costs of $100,000 to $300,000. The app operates on a subscription model, charging $39.99 annually. Tepper projects the company will achieve $10 million in annual revenue by end-2026 and plans to expand to additional genres.