Mediabistro logo
job logo

Narrative Designer — Remote Story Architect

Zingroll · San Francisco, CA, USA · Remote ·

Job type:
Contract

About The Role
Responsible for the story to work. You build the arcs, the stakes, and the reason that keeps people watching.

What You'll Do

Draft original stories, episodic beats, and deep character arcs.

Ensure the story world is consistent, engaging, and maintains high narrative tension.

Collaborate with production to scale stories based on budget and logistical reality.

What We’re Looking For

A deep understanding of American storytelling tropes, structures, and character archetypes.

Know what would work for the western culture

Understanding of film, cinema, trends and 'what's going on'

Portfolio of creative writing (scripts, short stories, or screenplays).

Location

Remote or Bay Area, California

Tracks
All roles are Remote or Bay Area, CA, and offer a direct path to Full-Time status based on performance and impact.

Immediate Intern: Start right now

Summer 2027 Intern: A dedicated summer program

Part-Time Contractor: For those further along in their career

#J-18808-Ljbffr