Science Script Writer (Part Time, Temporary)

BrainPOP's Editorial team is seeking a part-time, temporary Science Script Writer to join our team for up to 15 hours per week from approximately August - October 2023. 

In this role, you will:

• Research the science and educational standards on a scientific topic
• Pitch a concept for a short animated movie on the topic
• Write a script based on the approved pitch
• Work with editors to develop the concept and script
• Create robust transcripts for new and existing movies on BrainPOP

You Are

• An articulate communicator with strong writing skills
• A science enthusiast who enjoys explaining scientific concepts to non-experts
• A team player with the time management and organizational skills to also work independently 
• Have an understanding of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

On Your Resume

• College/University level coursework in a scientific field or demonstrated knowledge in a scientific field; biological sciences preferred. 
• Experience writing for lay audience and demonstrated ability to communicate scientific concepts to a non-scientific audience
• Experience in education preferred

Life at BrainPOP

What we do today directly impacts how teachers teach, and students learn. We continue to be inspired because we can see the difference we’re making and we’re proud to be a creative, collaborative, always-teaching, and always-learning community. Our commitment to supporting and empowering teachers and students is reflected in our dedication to enhancing the lives of our employees—in and out of the office. Our team is made up of educators, data scientists, published authors, engineers, artists, bakers, film buffs, cyclists, dual-citizens, and so much more. We value Diversity & Inclusion, collaboration, and learning from multiple perspectives, and encourage people to bring their most authentic selves to work. Besides offering a comprehensive benefits package and putting an emphasis on work-life balance, we make it a point to integrate fun and play into the workplace. 

The starting salary for this role is between $23 - $27 per hour, depending on skills and experience. We take a geo-neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. For all other countries, we have competitive pay bands based on market standards. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate.

Location:

BrainPOP is a hybrid work environment, allowing employees to self-select where they work–whether fully remote in approved states or in-office in our New York headquarters.

We are able to employ remotely out of the following approved hiring states:

• California
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois 
• Massachusetts
• Missouri
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Texas

We believe that a diverse organization is a more effective organization. BrainPOP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.