Writer (Talent Pool)

Nehslo Animation Studios is building a vetted Freelance Writer Pool for upcoming animated and mixed-media productions. This pool will serve as a curated network of writers eligible for project-based engagement across original IP, episodic series, short-form content, and client productions.
Position Description As a Freelance Writer, you will work across the full range of what a production needs from its writing team. You might be breaking a series episode, punching up a draft, rewriting a client script, or pitching an original concept for the studio's development slate. What stays constant is the expectation that you can serve the story in whatever form it needs. Duties may include but are not limited to:
Writing and rewriting scripts for animated short-form, episodic, and long-form productions
Contributing to and working within a series writing room environment
Delivering punch-ups and revisions on existing drafts under production deadlines
Developing original concepts and pitching ideas for the studio's slate when opportunities arise
Collaborating with Directors and Producers to ensure scripts serve the production's creative and logistical needs
Adapting and reworking existing IP for new formats, audiences, or client briefs
Required Skills & Experience Demonstrated screenwriting experience in animation, film, television, or mixed-media
Ability to write across tones, formats, and genres — not just one lane
Experience working from notes and iterating quickly under production timelines
Comfort working collaboratively in a writing room or as a solo contributor depending on project needs
Ability and willingness to receive and integrate feedback from Directors, Producers, and fellow writers in service of collaboration and story
Clear and effective communication in remote, cross-departmental environments
Preferred (But Not Required) Experience writing for animated series, shorts, or family-friendly content
Comfort pitching original ideas and taking creative direction in equal measure
Background in client-facing or work-for-hire writing contexts
Familiarity with industry-standard screenwriting tools such as Final Draft, WriterDuet, or equivalent
Details / Scope Flexible schedule; project-based engagement
Exceptional candidates may be considered for ongoing creative partnerships or recurring writing roles across the slate
Classification & Work Type Freelance / Contract
Location Remote
Compensation Info Compensation: Varies
Backend Participation: Depends on project
Note: This listing is part of our Talent Pool program. Submissions are accepted year-round, and suitable candidates may be contacted as new opportunities arise.

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