Nickelodeon Position: Writing Assistant

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Greetings, comedy writers!

Nickelodeon is currently looking for a Writing Assistant to work on an animated preschool series with production offices in New York City. You'll find a description of the role below - it's ideal for someone interested in pursuing a career in writing for kids' TV. Interested parties should please e-mail all application materials to veronica.siverd@nick.com by March 15, 2017.

Thanks, and Happy March!
--Veronica

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WRITING ASSISTANT

Nickelodeon seeks a writing assistant for an animated preschool television show with production offices in New York City. The ideal candidate is highly organized, and should have a demonstrated interest in writing. Knowledge of Final Draft is a plus. The role is meant to be a training position for individuals interested in pursuing a career in writing for children's television.

Job responsibilities include:
- Assisting the Script Coordinator
- Attending writing meetings and taking detailed notes
- Contributing to writing brainstorms
- Tracking changes to scripts as they progress through the production cycle
- Drafting promotional materials for Press/Network representatives
- Working with the Script Coordinator to manage the writing schedule
- Acting as a liaison between the writing staff and all other departments

Please send resume, cover letter, and up to two dramatic writing samples (at least one of which should be a spec script of a children's TV show) to Veronica Siverd at veronica.siverd@nick.com. Please submit all materials by March 15, 2017 for consideration.