Animation Writer

The Walt Disney Company

Animation Writer developing Marvel characters, episodes, outlines, and scripts for family entertainment. Collaborating with creative and production teams through final animation delivery.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong storytelling abilities with a focus on character and story structure, alongside a commitment to high-quality family-friendly narratives. Proficient in collaboration within animation production, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery of creative content.

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Storytelling ExpertiseCharacter DevelopmentFinal Draft ProficiencyAnimation Production KnowledgeComedic Timing

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Hard Skills

Script WritingOutline DevelopmentStory StructureCharacter ArcsComedy Punch-UpRevision TechniquesCasting Sides CreationWorkshop FacilitationFeedback IncorporationProduction Scheduling

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam CollaborationCreative Problem-SolvingAdaptabilityInnate Understanding of Story Tropes

Tools & Technologies

Final Draft

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

AnimationTelevision WritingFamily-Friendly ContentVisual GagsThree-Act StructureProduction ManagementStory Editor CollaborationAnimated Television Series Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate original ideas for characters, episodes, season arcs, and other content, and pitch them to Executive Producers and Creative Executives
Create casting sides and recording documents as needed
Workshop and brainstorm ideas, then develop and revise short premises for approval
Write and revise multi-page outlines based on creative and studio feedback
Write multiple script drafts and incorporate notes from production departments
Meet with Directors, Designers, and Board Artists to answer script questions and provide clarification
Address notes from multiple sources creatively and expediently within show guidelines
Address legal and Standards & Practices notes and concerns in collaboration with the Story Editor and show leadership
Collaborate with writers, Story Editor, Producers, Directors, and Board Artists on comedy and story punch-up throughout production
Work with Production Management to meet schedules and deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Awareness of current media across television, film, and print for animation and live action
Well-versed in different kinds of storytelling and story tropes
Ability to communicate clearly in meetings and on the page
Sense of comedic timing, including visual gags, wordplay, and dialogue
Strong understanding of character and story structure, including plants and payoffs and three-act structure where applicable
Team player with an innate understanding of animation production as a collaborative art form
Minimum 2–3 years of writing experience and/or training on a similar show, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Commitment to telling high-quality stories enjoyable by the whole family
Strong understanding of Final Draft
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Love of the animation medium and instinct for animation’s visual strengths and devices
Animated television series experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Generate original ideas for characters, episodes, season arcs, and other content, and pitch them to Executive Producers and Creative Executives
Create casting sides and recording documents as needed
Workshop and brainstorm ideas, then develop and revise short premises for approval
Write and revise multi-page outlines based on creative and studio feedback
Write multiple script drafts and incorporate notes from production departments
Meet with Directors, Designers, and Board Artists to answer script questions and provide clarification
Address notes from multiple sources creatively and expediently within show guidelines
Address legal and Standards & Practices notes and concerns in collaboration with the Story Editor and show leadership
Collaborate with writers, Story Editor, Producers, Directors, and Board Artists on comedy and story punch-up throughout production
Work with Production Management to meet schedules and deadlines 🎯 Requirements
Awareness of current media across television, film, and print for animation and live action
Well-versed in different kinds of storytelling and story tropes
Ability to communicate clearly in meetings and on the page
Sense of comedic timing, including visual gags, wordplay, and dialogue
Strong understanding of character and story structure, including plants and payoffs and three-act structure where applicable
Team player with an innate understanding of animation production as a collaborative art form
Minimum 2–3 years of writing experience and/or training on a similar show, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Commitment to telling high-quality stories enjoyable by the whole family
Strong understanding of Final Draft
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Love of the animation medium and instinct for animation’s visual strengths and devices
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