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TrueShort

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Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Our team is experimenting at the frontier of AI-powered entertainment production across animation ... Resume and/or portfolio * 1-3 writing samples (scripts, scenes, pilots, short stories, etc.

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How much do animation script writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation script writing in the United States is $15.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is animation script writing?

An animation script writing job involves creating scripts for animated films, TV shows, web series, or advertisements. Writers develop compelling stories, dialogue, and scene descriptions that guide animators and voice actors in bringing characters and plots to life. They collaborate with directors, storyboard artists, and producers to ensure the script aligns with the animation style and target audience. Strong storytelling, creativity, and knowledge of animation production are essential for this role.

What does an animation script writer do?

A typical day for an animation script writer often involves brainstorming story ideas, outlining episodes or scenes, and drafting or revising scripts in alignment with creative briefs and production schedules. Writers frequently collaborate with directors, storyboard artists, and fellow writers to ensure scripts are visually engaging and align with the animation style. Meetings for script reads, feedback sessions, and revisions are common parts of the workflow. This role requires balancing creative vision with production constraints and being receptive to input from the broader production team. Working in animation script writing can be both dynamic and rewarding, offering opportunities to see your ideas come to life on screen.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for animation script writing?

To thrive in Animation Script Writing, you need strong storytelling abilities, creativity, and a solid grasp of script formatting, often supported by a degree in creative writing, screenwriting, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software like Final Draft, Celtx, or Adobe Story, as well as experience writing for animation pipelines, is highly valuable. Collaboration, adaptability, and the ability to accept and apply feedback are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These skills ensure scripts are engaging, meet production needs, and contribute to a cohesive team-driven creative process.

How to become a script writer for animation?

To become an animation script writer, develop strong storytelling and writing skills, often through a degree in screenwriting, film, or related fields. Building a portfolio of scripts, gaining experience through internships or freelance work, and understanding animation production processes are essential steps in entering the field.
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Infographic showing various Animation Script Writing job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,227 per year, or $15 per hour.

Coordinator, Content - Netflix Animation Studios

Burbank, CA • On-site

Netflix
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!
The Netflix Animation Studios Content Team is looking for a proactive and creatively driven Content Coordinator for the Original Animated Features Content team. In this role, you will serve as a critical organizational force while also providing deep creative support for our diverse slate of feature films. You will be at the heart of the development and production process, collaborating closely with our executives, filmmakers, and cross-functional teams to bring our stories to life.
About The Team:
The Animated Film Content team is driving much of the creative inception at the studio, responsible for steering the development of our animated film slate. This visionary team collaborates with writers, directors, and artists to nurture fresh ideas and transform them into captivating films. By overseeing the creative process from concept to completion, they ensure each project aligns with our studio's vision and resonates with audiences worldwide. With a keen eye for storytelling and innovation, the Animated Film Content team crafts narratives that are not only entertaining but also deeply engaging, cementing our studio's reputation for excellence in animation.
What You'll Do:
Creative Strategy & Show Support
  • Creative Evaluation & Coverage: Review incoming creative materials (scripts, outlines, bibles, storyboards) and provide timely, actionable, and thoughtful coverage for executives.
  • Strategic Partnership: Support the Lead Executive by taking detailed notes during show meetings, driving meeting preparation, setting agendas, and ensuring review documents are finalized ahead of critical check-ins.
  • Development Research: Conduct deep-dive creative research on key titles during the early development phase, and provide Netflix-facing support for filmmaker research trips (including finance and security coordination).
  • Production Logistics: Support critical milestone tracking, anticipate a show's pivotal moments, and draft initial passes at critical show documentation (e.g., greenlight and pivot memos).

Talent Discovery & Industry Networking
  • Talent Sourcing: Support targeted writer and talent searches based on executive needs. This includes soliciting samples, curating and assembling batches, checking availabilities, and facilitating filmmaker meetings.
  • Industry Engagement: Cultivate and maintain active relationships with covering agents, managers, and industry peers to consistently source top-tier writing and directing samples.
  • Creator Meetings: Participate in general meetings with emerging filmmakers and join executives in high-level pitches to help evaluate incoming material.

Operations & Cross-Functional Support
  • Cross-Functional Point-of-Contact: Serve as a primary liaison connecting filmmakers with critical cross-functional departments (Production, Business & Legal Affairs, Marketing, Consumer Products, PR), providing resources and keeping partners aligned on the latest show status.
  • Deal & Onboarding Execution: Assist with the seamless onboarding of key Above-the-Line (ATL) creative hires (Directors, Writers, Creative Producers) into the Netflix ecosystem. Trigger payments for creative deliverables in partnership with BALA, maintaining internal applications for deal creation and tracking.
  • Information Architecture: Maintain and optimize internal trackers, apps, and drives to ensure seamless information sharing. Continuously identify and implement efficiencies in file management, communication channels, and overall team operations.
  • Submission Management: Field incoming pitches, meticulously log submissions, and coordinate coverage on writing and visual development samples.

What You'll Need:
  • Experience: 3+ years of robust industry work experience, ideally within a studio, network, production company, agency, or management firm (prior experience as a Coordinator, Executive Assistant, or Production Supervisor preferred).
  • Pipeline Literacy: Deep, direct familiarity with the feature animation workflow (Story, Visual Development, Editorial, Post) and studio production pipelines.
  • Industry Acumen: Proven experience and high comfort level collaborating with top-level internal and external talent, filmmakers, and senior executives.
  • Business & Operational Acumen: Strong organizational discipline with a baseline understanding of Above-The-Line deal structures, talent representation, and cross-functional studio operations.
  • Passion: A deep, demonstrable passion for Animated Features and/or Kids & Family Content. You should be an avid consumer of animation with strong opinions on storytelling and the current landscape.
  • Communication: Excellent communication and professional writing skills, with the ability to distill complex creative discussions into clear, actionable notes and executive memos.
  • Agility & Autonomy: A self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates bottlenecks, and effectively multitasks within a fast-paced, high-volume environment with minimal supervision.

This role is based in our Burbank, CA studio.
At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $42.40 - $62.00 per hour. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.
NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, Stock Option Program, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

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Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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