Researcher & Script Developer (all genders)

in a nutshell – kurzgesagt GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership and impact

Public transport subsidies

Company pension plans

Employee discounts

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Job summary

Kurzgesagt is seeking a Researcher & Script Developer (all genders) to join the Research & Writing team. The role is remote within Germany, preferably based in Munich, with collaboration across our international team.

You will independently develop engaging science narratives, translate complex ideas for broad audiences, conduct in-depth research, and ensure accuracy and quality across scripts and source materials.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-PhD experience creating engaging, research-driven science content or scripts outside academia.
• Completed PhD in a STEM discipline, preferably Physics or Astrophysics.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging narratives for broad audiences.
• Excellent research skills with experience in scientific literature.
• Ability to work independently from initial idea through polished script draft.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop engaging storylines and well-structured scripts for science-based videos.
• Translate complex concepts into clear, accurate and engaging stories for a broad audience.
• Conduct in-depth research to identify compelling scientific ideas and examples for topics.
• Structure and refine narratives to maximize clarity and educational impact.
• Critically evaluate literature and synthesize evidence into well-supported scripts.
• Fact-check content throughout the writing process and ensure scientific accuracy.
• Create and maintain high-quality source documentation for editorial standards.
• Collaborate with scientists to validate content and strengthen rigor.
• Champion scientific accuracy while balancing it with storytelling.

Skills

Storytelling

Writing skills

Independent work

Fluent English

Education

PhD in STEM (Physics/Astrophysics)

Job description

Researcher & Script Developer (all genders)

Location

Remote

Department

Research & Writing

Type

Full-time

As a science brand, we are best known for our distinctive animated videos and our elaborate products around the kurzgesagt theme worlds. Through our globally successful YouTube channel with over 25 million subscribers, we aim to inspire people around the world about science and make knowledge accessible and exciting. We believe that well-researched facts are just as important as humor and good storytelling. Nothing in the universe is boring if you tell a good story.

Currently our international team consists of about 70 great colleagues. Our Script Development team is looking for support as:

Researcher & Script Developer (all genders)

Location: Munich, Berlin or remote within Germany (preferably based in Munich)

How to make an impact - in a nutshell

• Independently develop engaging storylines and well-structured scripts for science-based videos
• Translate complex concepts into clear, accurate and engaging stories for a broad audience
• Conduct in-depth research to identify the most compelling scientific ideas, narratives and examples for each topic
• Structure and refine narratives to maximize clarity, curiosity and educational impact
• Critically evaluate scientific literature and synthesize evidence into well-supported scripts
• Fact-check content throughout the writing process, resolving inconsistencies across sources and ensuring scientific accuracy
• Create and maintain high-quality source documentation to support editorial standards
• Collaborate with scientists and subject matter experts to validate content and strengthen scientific rigor
• Champion scientific accuracy while balancing it with compelling storytelling

What you are best known for

• 2+ years of post-PhD experience creating engaging, research-driven science content or scripts outside academia
• Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to turn complex topics into engaging, easy-to-understand narratives
• A completed PhD in a STEM discipline, preferably Physics, esp. Astrophysics
• Demonstrated track record of communicating complex scientific concepts to broad audiences through writing, scripting or other editorial work
• Able to work independently from initial idea through to polished script draft
• Excellent research skills and experience working with scientific literature
• Ability to familiarize yourself quickly and thoroughly with a wide range of topics
• Passion for science communication and educational storytelling that has a positive impact on potentially millions of people
• Fluent English skills, German is a plus

Some perks of working at kurzgesagt

• A role with real ownership: You’ll have plenty of freedom to shape your work and leave your own footprint, while taking on hands‑on work and real responsibility for one of the world’s largest knowledge channels on YouTube
• Attractive benefits: A heavily discounted USC membership, subsidies for public transport tickets and company pension plans, employee discounts, and perks with numerous partner companies. Plus, an after‑hour budget for team activities outside of work
• Personal development: An annual learning and development budget, as well as dedicated time for training, because learning and growth never stop here
• 30 days of vacation and a strong focus on maintaining a healthy work‑life balance
• Great working environment: Work in the heart of Munich (close to the main train station) with excellent public transport connections, alongside a creative and enthusiastic team that supports your growth
• And last but not least: You’ll get your own personalized avatar and bird :)

We believe that people should emphasise their similarities and not their differences. That we should grow together and only our own skills, values and intrinsic motivation should count. At Kurzgesagt, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from. No one is discriminated against or favoured. Your skills and willingness to learn are the only things that count.

Please note that we do not accept speculative applications or internship applications due to our ambition to respond to every single submission. We believe in a fair and transparent hiring process, and we look forward to considering applications for specific positions that align with our business needs. We therefore encourage you to explore the job openings on our careers page as we promptly publish new jobs or internship possibilities when they arise. Who knows, maybe you are the perfect fit for our next position!