Screenwriter – Short Movie Series

Screenwriter – Short Movie Series
Calling Screenwriters & Storytellers – Create a New Short-Form Movie Series
JoVE ( is looking to expand into a creative space and is looking for Screenwriters to pilot short fiction movie series. This is an opportunity for a screenwriter who enjoys working with bold ideas, short cinematic formats, and visual storytelling.
Responsibilities:
Write scripts for a pilot 10-episode short-form series, each episode is between 1.5 to 2 minutes.
Starting from a blank slate, you will:

• Imagine original story ideas and themes
• Craft compelling short-form scripts
• Shape characters, narrative arcs, and emotional beats
• Translate concepts into strong visual storytelling
• Work closely with our production team to bring the series to life

The format is short, but the ambition is cinematic. Our production team handles the execution — you focus on the story.
Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in scriptwriting, storytelling, filmmaking, or content creation
• A portfolio of story-driven series or film work
• A deep understanding of story structure, pacing, and emotional storytelling
• The ability to develop original ideas and transform them into compelling short narratives

Engagement: contractual
Please submit:

• Your online portfolio or links to videos/films created based on your scripts
• Your LinkedIn profile

About our company: JoVE ( is a 20-year old EdTech company delivering video based solutions to thousands of universities and biopharma companies around the world. We are now looking to expand into a creative space.