Contractor Scriptwriter
Discovery Education Talent Team is hiring a remote Contractor Scriptwriter. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Discovery Education Talent Team
Job Title
Scriptwriter
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Career Level
Contractor
Career Level
Experienced
Locations Accepted
USA
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We are looking for a highly skilled Scriptwriter to help develop a variety of prototype lesson formats. Part of this will involve writing engaging kid-facing scripts that make students feel involved and eager to participate. You’ll also develop activities to go along with those scripts that help students engage in the practices and topics of social studies. You’ll be working with a small team to rapidly iterate on different ideas.
In This Role You Will:
- Develop Engaging Content
- Have a strong understanding of K-5 classroom needs and challenges, in order to design solutions that would work for a broad cross section of schools across the country
- Research widely across historical, geographical, and civic topics
- Write kid-facing scripts that are clear, playful, and discovery-driven
- Create activities that align with learning goals and encourage student participation
- Collaborate Across Teams
- Partner with visual storytellers to enhance clarity and engagement through visuals
- Work with curriculum experts to ensure historical accuracy and age-appropriate framing
- Iterate quickly on lesson prototypes based on team feedback and classroom trials
- Define Program Voice
- Help shape the tone and storytelling style of Mystery Social Studies
- Balance humor and seriousness to maintain engagement and educational integrity
Core Competencies for Success:
- Storytelling for young audiences
- Shaping complex ideas into clear, engaging stories
- Adaptability in fast-paced, iterative environments
- Collaboration across creative and curriculum teams
- Educational content development
- Attention to detail and historical accuracy
- Creativity and curiosity
- Clear written communication
- Student-centered design thinking
Credentials and Experience:
- Classroom experience working with K–5 students or curriculum
- Experience developing classroom activities
- Familiarity with social studies topics and standards
- Background in writing for children (e.g., curriculum, podcasts, animation, theater, books)
- Experience writing for video or interactive media (preferred)
- Able to work Pacific time zone hours
- Legal right to work in the United States
This role is designed to be a remote contract role initially 6 months.
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The deadline to apply for Contractor Scriptwriter at Discovery Education Talent Team is
27th of October 2025
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USA
] applicants. .
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