Writer

TrueShort; Los Angeles (CA); Hybride; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TrueShort in Los Angeles is seeking Writers to develop and write original episodic series across diverse genres. This role involves collaboration with Showrunners to refine scripts and develop story concepts in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong storytelling abilities with adaptability and a curiosity for AI-driven creative workflows. Opportunities for full-time and contract roles are available, with potential for long-term growth in leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience writing episodic, serialized, or entertainment-driven content.
• Ability to work quickly without sacrificing clarity and creativity.
• Passion for film, television, animation, and internet culture.

Responsabilités

• Develop and write episodic content across multiple genres.
• Collaborate closely with Showrunners on revisions and scripts.
• Generate and pitch new series and episode ideas.

Connaissances

Writing episodic content

Collaborating in writers’ room

Familiarity with AI tools

Pacing and dialogue

Visual storytelling

Description du poste

Writer

About TrueShort

TrueShort is one of the fastest-growing streaming apps in the United States. An AI studio and streaming platform where we experiment, develop and release original series and films constantly. No development purgatory.

Built for mobile-first viewing, TrueShort delivers premium, bingeable storytelling across an expanding slate of genres, reimagining how modern audiences discover and experience great stories.

Our team is experimenting at the frontier of AI-powered entertainment production across animation, live action, and emerging storytelling formats.

Backed by Jeffrey Katzenberg, Scott Belsky, Ravi Nandan, Khosla Ventures, and others.

Role Overview

We’re looking for Writers to help develop and write original episodic series across a wide range of genres and formats.

Writers at TrueShort work closely with Showrunners and other creative team members to develop weekly episodes, shape story worlds, refine characters, and continuously generate new ideas for ongoing productions.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong storytelling instincts with speed, adaptability, and a curiosity for emerging AI-native creative workflows. You should be comfortable collaborating closely with other writers and using AI tools to help streamline development, outlining, brainstorming, and production prep.

We’re looking for ambitious creatives who are constantly generating concepts, pitching new ideas, and excited about building stories inside a fast-moving production environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write episodic content across multiple genres and formats
• Collaborate closely with Showrunners on story development, outlines, revisions, and scripts
• Generate and pitch new series, characters, concepts, and episode ideas
• Utilize AI tools to accelerate brainstorming, outlining, research, and development workflows
• Write and revise scripts on fast production timelines
• Collaborate with other writers and creative team members when needed
• Help maintain consistency in character voice, tone, worldbuilding, and story continuity
• Contribute to the ongoing creative development of original series

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience writing episodic, serialized, short-form, or entertainment-driven content
• Ability to work quickly without sacrificing clarity, structure, or creativity
• Comfortable collaborating inside a writers’ room–style environment
• Familiarity with AI writing and creative development tools
• Strong understanding of pacing, dialogue, character development, and visual storytelling
• Passion for film, television, animation, internet culture, and emerging storytelling formats
• Self-starter mindset with a strong instinct for generating and pitching original ideas

Compensation & Details

• Full-Time and Contract opportunities available
• Compensation dependent on experience
• Potential for long‑term growth and creative leadership opportunities
• Los Angeles preferred (hybrid/in‑person encouraged)

To Apply

Please send:

• Resume and/or portfolio
• 1–3 writing samples (scripts, scenes, pilots, short stories, etc.)
• Optional: links to produced or published work