Bored Panda

Senior Scriptwriter – Animation (On-site)

Bored Panda  •  €24k - €39k/yr  •  Vilnius, LT (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

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:

  • We'll foster your growth: get encouraged to train your extra skills, talents or passion and apply them at work;

  • We'll cover your health: private health and accident insurance will be at your service after the first 3 months with us;

  • We'll celebrate your success: bonuses for weddings, childbirths, referred friends, and more;

  • We'll give you memories: immerse yourself in themed parties, team buildings, and other events.


Compensation: The position offers a fixed gross monthly salary ranging from 2,000€ to 3,250€, depending on qualifications and experience, with additional performance-based bonuses on top

*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.

Bored Panda

About Bored Panda

Bored Panda is a leading media and entertainment company producing uplifting content for people of all ages. Known for an award-winning website, boredpanda.com, and DIY video channel Crafty Panda, it fights the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 62B views per year.

Born on the internet in 2009, Bored Panda was named #1 Facebook page in 2017, and Crafty Panda became #1 page in 2020 and 2021. Today we run over 200 social media channels in 16 languages and have 4 offices and filming studios in Vilnius, Lithuania.

At Bored Panda, we believe there's a better way to spend time online. Join us on our mission to fight boredom and bring joy to millions of people around the world!

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Vilnius, LT
Year Founded
2009
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