Senior Scriptwriter – Animation (Remote)

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.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

What We Expect:

• Proven experience as a scriptwriter; 

• Experience creating content for children or animated projects would be considered a strong advantage.

• 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;

• Previous directing experience would be considered an advantage.

What We Offer:

• 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.

*Selected candidates will be required to go through several recruitment stages: a few test tasks, a virtual interview (pre-recorded), and an interview with the hiring manager.