Animation Writer

Job Posting Title:

Animation Writer

Req ID:

10157440

Job Description:

Marvel Studios has created one of the most powerful brands by bringing memorable, life-changing storytelling to the World through incredible characters like Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Captain Marvel, and Black Panther. The Marvel Cinematic Universe multi-film franchises have redefined the genre by building a universe filled with creativity, innovation and collaboration. At Marvel Studios, you will be part of a team that helps propel our legacy into the future with a vision as far-reaching as our characters, worlds and stories.
Marvel Animation is hiring.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for generating original ideas for characters, episodes and season arcs and various other content and then pitching them to Exec Producers and Creative Execs.
• Responsible for creating casting sides and record docs as needed.
• Workshopping and brainstorming ideas and then writing them up into short premises that are then revised (often numerous times) and finally approved to be expanded into outline form. 
• Writing multi-page outlines that are then revised and adjusted according to creative and studio feedback before being approved and moved on to script stage (if a scripted show).
• Writing multiple drafts of script, and interpreting and then incorporating notes from various departments on the production.
• Meeting with Directors, Designers and Board Artists for script questions and clarification.
• Responsible for taking notes from multiple sources and then addressing notes in a creative and expedient manner, in line with the guidelines of the show as established by studio and creators. 
• Addressing legal and S&P notes and concerns as needed, then making changes in concert with Story Editor and show leadership.
• Working alongside writing staff, Story Editor, Producers, Directors and Board Artists for comedy/story punch up (providing notes/ideas/jokes) at the final script stage for every show (not just the shows Writer has written) and then through every stage of production; from thumbnail board pitches, to cleaned up pitches, to editorial pass and sometimes to final show lock, as needed.
• Responsible for working with Production Management to meet schedule and deadlines.

Required Qualifications:

• An awareness of current media (TV, FILM and PRINT) for all ages/studio key demographics in animation and live action.
• Well-versed in different kinds of storytelling and story tropes. 
• Able to communicate clearly both in meetings and on the page.
• Sense of comedic timing in all manner of humorous story-telling; visual gags, word play/dialogue, etc.
• A strong sense of character and story structure; plants and pay offs, 3 act structure (as applicable) etc.
• A team player with an innate understanding of animation production as a collaborative art form.
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years writing experience and/or training on a similar show; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A commitment to telling good stories, well, that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
• Strong understanding of Final Draft
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A love of the animation medium and an instinct for animation’s particular visual strengths and devices
• Animated television series experience a plus

Job Posting Segment:

Marvel Animation

Job Posting Primary Business:

Marvel - Animation Production

Primary Job Posting Category:

Creative

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Remote Worker Location, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-08-04