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Script Writer (Contractor)

Employer
Amplify
Location
Brooklyn, NY, US
Salary
Competitive
A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our captivating core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products turn data into practical instructional support to help students at every skill level build a strong foundation in early reading and math. Our programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of all their students. Today, Amplify serves over eleven million students in all 50 states.

Amplify's Product team is seeking a script writer to bring key learning objectives to life for teachers to learn more through video about our products. Script writers will partner with our Associate Art Director and Associate Project Manager to create narrative scripts from outlines of key learning points. Outstanding writing and collaboration skills are crucial as the role will require writing and rewriting scripts with input and feedback from multiple stakeholders across the organization. We are searching for a motivated, highly collaborative individual who is excited about the contributions we are making to the world of education.

Responsibilities of Script Writer:
  • Manage timelines to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Draft scripts based on requirements set by the Self-Service team
  • Collaborate with internal teams to collect and respond to feedback.
  • Rewrite scripts on timelines based on internal feedback
Basic Qualifications of the Script Writer:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years' experience in script writing, technical writing or similar skills
  • Outstanding narrative writing skills, including attention to details of grammar, punctuation, phrasing, and structure
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Experience effectively managing and prioritizing multiple projects to meet deadlines
  • Proven experience using Google Apps and other common professional software
Preferred Qualifications of the Script Writer:
  • Experience in education and/or education technology
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience synthesizing large amounts of disparate information
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.

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