Pocket FM · 1 month ago
Staff Writer - Fantasy
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$0/mo - $4,000/mo
3+ years expPocket FM is a leading audio OTT platform that is shaping the future of audio entertainment. They are seeking a Staff Writer to join their creative development team, responsible for drafting episodes for upcoming Fantasy titles and collaborating closely with the Head Writer and creative team.
AppsAudioDigital EntertainmentInformation TechnologyMedia and EntertainmentSoftware
Hiring Manager
Alexander Leard
Responsibilities
Adapt licensed foreign content into long-form (200hr+) audio content, primarily in the Fantasy genre, drafting episodes that align with the creative vision of the Head Writer
Help plan story arcs for 200hr+ series with the Head Writer and Creative Development Lead, then execute on episode writing to meet development, production, and post-production timelines
Incorporate feedback from the Head Writer and Creative Development Lead, revising episodic content to ensure high-quality writing
Develop supporting documents for each series (concept notes, art briefs, marketing copy, etc.)
Contribute to innovation initiatives like A/B tests for storylines and character arcs
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of storytelling, narrative structure, and craft
Demonstrable experience in the Fantasy genre, with samples or an online portfolio available for review
Bachelor's degree in Writing, Literature, Film, or a related field
3–5+ years' experience in long-form creative writing and editing, such as narrative fiction, line-editing, fictional content creation, publishing, or scriptwriting
Comfortable with rigorous editing processes and tight deadlines
Versatile writer capable of adapting to different tones and subgenres (epic fantasy, urban fantasy, romantasy, adventure, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organization
Preferred
Strong preference for candidates with experience writing for platforms like WebNovel, Wattpad, Royal Road, Radish, or similar web-fiction outlets
Experience for those immersed in anime, manga, light novels, webtoons, Chinese web novels, or BookTok communities
Company
Pocket FM
Pocket FM creates audio series platforms for long-form audio entertainment.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$212.52MKey Investors
Silicon Valley BankLightspeed India PartnersTencent
2024-03-15Series D· $103M
2023-05-02Debt Financing· $16M
2022-03-03Series C· $64.83M
Leadership Team
Nishanth S.
Co-Founder
Prateek Dixit
Co-Founder
Recent News
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