Writer, Kids Content

About the role

PragerU is looking for a versatile, seasoned children's writer in Los Angeles, California, who can move easily between a toddler's picture book and a high schooler's history lesson. The writer brings a strong edutainment sensibility to every format, from five-minute cartoons to weekly lesson plans. The position is on-site.

Key responsibilities

• Write scripts for animated and live-action video series and shows, from short-form episodes to longer narrative content.
• Write children's books, including picture books, early readers and middle-grade titles.
• Adapt voice, vocabulary, pacing and humor to the developmental stage of each audience, from pre-K through 12th grade.
• Turn complex topics in history, civics, economics, character and American values into accurate, engaging, age-appropriate stories and lessons.
• Work closely with producers, animators, editors, educators and the creative team from concept through final delivery, taking notes well and revising efficiently.
• Pitch original ideas for characters, series, books and educational products.
• Research thoroughly and ensure factual accuracy across all content.
• Meet production deadlines while managing multiple projects in different formats at once.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of professional writing experience for children, with published or produced work across a range of ages.
• A portfolio showing range across formats, ideally including scripts, books and educational materials.
• Meaningful, ongoing time spent with children, such as a parent, teacher, coach, counselor, tutor, camp leader or youth ministry leader.
• A strong understanding of child development and how attention, comprehension and humor change with age.
• Ability to write with real comedic and storytelling chops, and to write structured educational content with clear learning objectives.
• Quick learner who can adopt a house style and creative framework quickly.
• Alignment with PragerU's mission and values, and familiarity with homeschool families.
• Degree, credential or classroom experience in education, early childhood development or a related field; experience writing to state or national academic standards.

Preferred experience

• Animation writing, children's television or kids' digital media.
• Experience writing for a series bible or shared-universe characters.

What we offer

• Salary target of $85,000 - $100,000+, depending on experience and expertise.
• An annual bonus based on personal and company performance.
• A robust benefits package.

To apply, candidates submit a resume and a cover letter that explains how their values align with the company's and why they want to work there.