Content Creator, K3-K5

JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of science video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford. As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.

The Role

JoVE is seeking a Content Creator to write scripts for short science education videos in our K3–K5 content line. An ideal candidate writes with the finished video in mind and can turn a science concept into a script, storyboard and production brief that vendors can work from directly.

Responsibilities

• Follow our guidelines for script generation to produce scientifically accurate, educational, and engaging lessons.
• Create accompanying storyboards to visualize scientific concepts in an easy to understand manner for undergraduate students.
• Generate documents using our guidelines to provide instructions to media professionals such as voice talent, video editors, and animators.
• Review content (scripts, storyboards, and animation rough-cuts) and provide feedback based on your knowledge and expertise

Requirements

• A Master’s in Life Sciences.

• 2–3 years of experience writing scripts for K12 videos.
• Ability to picture how each line will look on screen, and to know when a visual should carry the explanation instead of words.
• Eagerness to convey science using a creative approach.
• Enthusiasm to learn how to communicate scientific concepts visually.
• Strong written communication skills.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package.

• You will make a direct impact in accelerating science research and in improving student learning in science education.
• Opportunity to work with global teams and in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.
• Our strong promotion from within culture draws a clear path to advance your career with us.