Scriptwriter
Ubongo
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Dar es Salaam • 🇹🇿 Tanzania
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Junior
About the role
- Create educational and engaging content
- Brainstorm and outline story ideas for Ubongo Kids, Akili and Me, Nuzo and Namia client projects and future Ubongo Learning shows, working both individually and collaboratively with the research team
- Write engaging, educational, and culturally relevant scripts in both English and Kiswahili that clearly convey learning objectives.
- Translate any written content when needed into English and Kiswahili as required
- Write song lyrics, treatments, reports, blog, digital content and other materials as needed
- Continuously improve storytelling through iteration, user feedback, experimentation, and applying child-centric perspectives.
- Support workflow efficiency by following established processes (user testing, content reviews) and recommending improvements.
- Strengthen and maintain Ubongo’s brand identity through compelling stories and songs
- Participate in production reviews (including script, storyboard, animatic and animation stages, and be the point person when required.
- Prototype content ideas when needed, using available tools to visualise concepts before full production.
- Represent and uphold Ubongoers principles and norms in all internal and external engagements.
- Attend events and carry out delegated tasks on behalf of the team when assigned.
Requirements
- Education Diploma or a Bachelor degree
- At least one (1 ) year’s experience of working in a similar environment
- Proof of creative writing skills including but not limited to scripts, books, portfolio of essays, songs, grant applications, etc
- Strong scriptwriting and story telling abilities
- Ability to manage tasks independently with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Ownership of projects including debriefing with team members
- Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adopt new tools, new software and research techniques application quickly
- Flexibility and adaptability to evolving project needs
- Strong computer literacy, Microsoft Office, Google work space and digital media tools
- Ability to connect with children’s perspectives and design content that resonates with them
- Familiarity with children's learning, early education concepts, and user-centered design methods
- Ability to read, analyse and interpret information relevant to story development
Benefits
- Exemplify Ubongoers principles and norms
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
scriptwritingstorytellingcreative writingcontent creationtranslationuser testingcontent reviewsprototypingdigital content developmentchild-centric design
Soft skills
ownershipaccountabilityflexibilityadaptabilitycommunicationcollaborationcreativitycritical thinkingproblem-solvinguser feedback incorporation
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeDiploma