About Pocket FM:
Founded in 2018, Pocket FM is a premier audio series platform with a global audience of over 130 million+ listeners. We have revolutionized audio storytelling by making it a mainstream entertainment format, featuring episodic storytelling across diverse genres. Our innovative approach has led to an average daily engagement of 115 minutes per user, with more than 6.5 billion minutes streamed monthly. Supported by significant investment and a robust community of writers, we are dedicated to being a dynamic space where stories and ideas come to life. Today, we are the largest audio series platform globally, redefining how the world experiences stories—one episode at a time! Join us in our journey to recreate the future of entertainment.
About the Role
Great stories don't just entertain.
They create emotions, build connections, and leave a lasting impact.
Exceptional storytelling transforms simple moments into memorable experiences, and great creative leadership brings those stories to life—frame by frame.Where imagination meets execution, this role drives the creative vision behind compelling animation content.
Your mission: to create engaging, emotionally resonant animated stories that captivate audiences while leading the creative process from concept to screen.
Are you someone who sees stories where others see scenes Can you transform a simple action into a visually rich and emotionally engaging moment Do you thrive at the intersection of storytelling, creativity, and production
We're looking for a Creative Lead who can blend narrative excellence, creative direction, and production oversight to deliver high-quality animation content at scale.
What You'll Be Doing
- Storytelling Architect:Develop and write engaging animation screenplays with compelling characters, emotional depth, and strong narrative arcs.
- Creative Vision Driver:Provide creative direction across animation projects, ensuring scripts are translated into impactful visual experiences.
- Narrative Excellence Champion:Transform simple story moments into rich cinematic sequences that effectively communicate emotion, action, and character intent.
- Content Development Leader:Conceptualize and create promotional content including trailers, teasers, social media videos, and marketing assets.
- Creative Collaboration Partner:Work closely with writers, storyboard artists, animators, motion graphic editors, and creative teams to bring stories to life.
- Production Oversight Owner:Manage projects through pre-production, production, and post-production while ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
- Creative Quality Controller:Review scripts, storyboards, and animation drafts to maintain consistency with creative goals and audience expectations.
- Vendor & Talent Coordinator:Collaborate with voice-over artists, sound designers, and external creative partners to enhance content quality.
- Trend & Innovation Explorer:Stay updated with animation trends, storytelling techniques, audience preferences, and emerging content formats.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in animation screenplay writing with a strong storytelling portfolio.
- Deep understanding of screenplay structure, character development, pacing, and visual storytelling.
- 3+ years of experience in animation, multimedia production, content creation, or related creative roles.
- Strong creative direction and content development experience.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional creative and production teams.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Strong understanding of how stories translate into visual experiences.
- Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Animation, Media, Marketing, Creative Writing, or a related field.
Preferred Skills
- Experience creating content for social media and digital platforms.
- Familiarity with animation production pipelines and workflows.
- Knowledge of sound design, voice-over production, and music editing.
- Understanding of audience engagement, content performance, and promotional strategies.
