Senior Scriptwriter – Animation (Remote)

About the position

We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies, producing uplifting content in 17 languages for audiences of all ages. Known for the award-winning digital publisher boredpanda.com and the Crafty Panda DIY channel, we fight the world’s boredom at scale - reaching 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team consists of around 350 creative professionals from 36 countries, with 2 offices in Vilnius, Lithuania.
We’re looking for a Senior Scriptwriter to shape the storytelling of an animation project - a hands-on role where you will craft engaging scripts, develop concepts into clear, structured, production-ready stories, and collaborate closely with the creative team to deliver compelling content for young audiences.

Responsibilities
• Write engaging scripts for a kids’ animated series (target audience: 3+ years old);
• Develop scripts based on provided concepts and ideas, expanding them into clear, structured, and production-ready stories;
• Research characters, themes, and content to ensure relevance and age-appropriate storytelling;
• Collaborate closely with storyboard artists and the creative team to bring scripts to life visually;
• Revise scripts based on feedback and ensure continuous improvement of narrative quality;
• Review scripts to ensure they meet editorial standards and regulatory requirements;
• Work efficiently within deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements
• Proven experience as a scriptwriter;
• Strong understanding of storytelling for young audiences and passion for animated children’s content;
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes;
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and consistency;
• Excellent communication and listening skills, with strong collaboration abilities;
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Comfortable working with data-based decisions;
• English proficiency

Nice-to-haves
• Experience creating content for children or animated projects would be considered a strong advantage.
• Previous directing experience would be considered an advantage.

Benefits
• A full-time contract requiring 40 hours per week;
• The flexibility to work fully remotely;
• Paid annual vacation package;
• Collaboration with a diverse, international team of talented individuals;
• A supportive and encouraging work environment;
• The opportunity to contribute and grow with new projects.