Animation Scriptwriter — Remote Freelance Projects

Nehslo, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Nehslo Animation Studios is assembling a vetted Freelance Writer pool for ongoing animated and mixed-media projects. This role involves contributing to scripts across short-form, episodic, and client productions, either in a writing room or as a solo contributor depending on the project needs.

Qualified writers bring screenwriting experience in animation or related media, flexibility across formats, and the ability to iterate quickly from notes while collaborating effectively with Directors and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated screenwriting experience in animation, film, television, or mixed-media.
• Ability to write across tones, formats, and genres.
• Experience iterating from notes under production deadlines.
• Comfort collaborating in a writing room or as a solo contributor depending on project needs.
• Ability to receive and integrate feedback from Directors, Producers, and fellow writers in service of collaboration and story.
• Clear and effective communication in remote, cross-departmental environments.

Responsibilities

• Write and rewrite scripts for animated short-form, episodic, and long-form productions.
• Collaborate in a series writing room environment.
• Deliver punch-ups and revisions on drafts under deadlines.
• Develop original concepts and pitch ideas for the studio's slate when opportunities arise.
• Collaborate with Directors and Producers to meet creative and logistical needs.
• Adapt existing IP for new formats, audiences, or client briefs.

Skills

Screenwriting for animation

Versatility across tones/formats

Deadline-driven rewriting

Collaborative/writing room experience

Feedback integration

Remote collaboration

Tools

Final Draft

WriterDuet

Job description

Nehslo Animation Studios is assembling a vetted Freelance Writer pool for ongoing animated and mixed-media projects. This role involves contributing to scripts across short-form, episodic, and client productions, either in a writing room or as a solo contributor depending on the project needs.

Qualified writers bring screenwriting experience in animation or related media, flexibility across formats, and the ability to iterate quickly from notes while collaborating effectively with Directors and