Writer, Untitled Government Secrets Show
A Writer position
Fully remote: working with a USA-based team at Wondery.
Salary range: $28,000 to $38,000 (yearly rate) - subject to experience
Wondery seeks to engage a writer for a new weekly narrative nonfiction show about the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. CIA cover-ups, secret operations, and declassified military missions and disasters. This series will untangle the threads of hidden histories, sifting through the fog of misinformation to reveal the truth.
If you’re a leader and a team player with strong story editing skills, a bias for action, an ear for post-production, and an interest in a flexible work arrangement, we want to hear from you.
COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES
- $2300 for the script, which includes 3 revision passes. Each episode’s script is to be roughly 18-20 pages in length
- $250 for each additional revision pass after the 3rd, not to exceed 2 additional revision passes. Please note that not all scripts will have more than 3 revision passes
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Writing on episodes of Unt Government Secrets Podcast. An episode can consist of 1 longer story or a compilation of shorter stories.
- Join the team for an hour long kick off call to discuss creative
- Execute a script based on a Research Dossier/Episode outline created by the AP/researcher
- Utilize recommended articles, books, and/or videos/docs to help flesh out the script
- Execute 3 revision passes based on notes from the Story Editor and Producers
- Join notes calls with the team to discuss notes as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 - 5 years of experience writing longform scripted nonfiction content
- Experience working collaboratively with a team of producers, writers, and story editors
- A strong sense for three act structure, character driven stories and writing for audio the ear
- A track record for working on tight deadlines and delivering the best results
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
- Interest in government and military mysteries
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