Peblo

Role Overview The Script Writer will develop creative, engaging, and emotionally resonant scripts for animated content aimed at children aged 5-12. The role involves conceptualizing adventure-driven stories aligned with core social-emotional values, and collaborating with educators, designers, and animators to bring the Peblo vision to life. Key Responsibilities Write scripts for short animated sequences and episodic content that teach core values (perseverance, kindness, empathy, etc.) through compelling narratives for young audiences. Conceptualize story arcs, character profiles, and engaging settings that resonate emotionally with children and families. Develop concise loglines, synopses, and season arcs for new and existing animated series. Collaborate with education and design teams to ensure pedagogical alignment and visual storytelling excellence. Integrate feedback from multidisciplinary teams to iterate and improve scripts rapidly in line with Peblo's brand and learning goals. Prepare AV breakdowns for storyboarding and work closely with animators for visual clarity and effective on-screen storytelling. Appropriately use, document, and communicate the use of AI-based writing and brainstorming tools in the script development process. Meet quick turnaround deadlines while upholding high standards for creativity, accuracy, and originality. Required Skills & Qualifications 2+ years of experience in screenwriting, creative writing, or writing for childrens media (animation, games, TV, etc). Excellent storytelling and scriptwriting skills, especially for ages 5-10. Strong understanding of childrens media, social-emotional learning, and contemporary animation or storytelling formats. Ability to craft character-driven stories that naturally embed educational values. Familiarity with Indian culture and an ability to localize global concepts for Indian children. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (educators, animators, designers). Skilled at giving and receiving feedback on creative work; openness to rapid iteration. Proficiency (or willingness to learn) in using AI co-writing tools, with a clear ability to guide, document, and refine AI-generated content. Strong organization, time management, and communication skills; thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first team environment. Commitment to Peblos mission, values, and culture of learning, ownership, and impact. Preferred Prior experience in ed-tech, children’s animation, or values-driven content. Prior experience in film making/screen-play development. Passion for creating joyful, meaningful learning experiences that ignite curiosity in children. Portfolio of scripts or produced work for children’s animation or edutainment series.