Lead Writer, V-Scroll Webcomics (Supernatural, Drama, Mystery)
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Writer (Contract) to help craft and compose the story of an original supernatural mystery drama webcomic that focuses on family, friendship, healing, and personal growth. The ideal writer should be versatile enough to write dark moments as much as interlacing moments of comedy and tenderness.
As a platform, Storygrounds is exploring new pathways for story creators and their communities to collaborate and connect. You will be a pioneer in helping to make the storytelling space more fruitful for all.
What you would do:
- Partnered with an artist, you will work alongside the Storygrounds team to help develop an original webcomic IP within the supernatural/drama genre.
- Lead the development of the project’s plot, characters, lore, and setting, and construct a well-organized story bible.
- Compose high-quality scripts for each episode (40-60 panels per episode), delivered on a weekly basis.
- Provide support and input on the artistic direction of the project to ensure that the story is best interpreted through the artwork.
- Work closely with Storygrounds internal editorial to best adhere to house style, receive, discuss, and implement feedback.
Skills & Requirements
- Must be available to commit to a given project for at least 8 months with potential for extension.
- Familiarity with webcomics as well as their distinct genre staples/tropes is highly desired.
- Have worked on at least 1+ published webcomic or have a demonstrable portfolio of comic script samples. While games, film, and other writing formats are acceptable–comic experience is highly preferred.
- Have experience writing episodic stories in the supernatural/mystery/thriller genre space riddled with twists, revelations, and compelling drama.
- Extensive knowledge of webcomics, anime, manga stories, including their distinct expectations, pacing, and tropes.
- Embodies a collaborative mindset, able to accept feedback, implement feedback, and permit flexibility on how a story is told.
- Must be able to provide clean, organized, scripts punctually.
- Team player who can communicate punctually and professionally.
- Contribute to a positive work and team environment.
- Able to attend occasional kick-off and sync-up meetings during Pacific time-zone work hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
Nice to have:
- Have experience working across other webcomic genres such as slice-of-life, romance, drama, comedy, etc.
- Has worked on a well-known webcomic series.
How to Apply
https://jobs.lever.co/Storygrounds/dd9e08aa-a861-47bc-86df-5e504a9bb06b/apply
About the Company
Storygrounds is the only platform where creators and the community can build webcomics together.
We want to help build a better and more connected world for Webcomics. This starts with: Paying creators well and ensuring they have maximum ownership in their stories, supporting them with care, and providing them with services that make their lives easier. We also want it to be easy for creators to communicate with fans and grow their audiences.
We also believe there can be so much more connectivity between fans and creators. We want readers and fans to be able to contribute their ideas to amazing stories, and to feel a deeper bond between the creators.
Lastly, we want to build a community where everyone fits in. We want to provide a fun and relaxed environment for anyone to feel like they are allowed to be themselves and express themselves. This place is a place for ANYONE that is a story creator, anyone who wants to be one, anyone looking for a fun place for nice people who love story worlds, or anyone who is a fan of Webcomics, Manga, Manhua, and Manhwa.