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