History Writer, Kids Content in Los Angeles, CA
History Writer, Kids Content - PragerU - Los Angeles, CA - work from home job Company: PragerU Job description: Location: Los Angeles, California (on-site) PragerU is the world's leading conservative nonprofit that is focused on changing minds through the creative use of digital media. Taking full advantage of today's technology and social media, we educate millions of Americans and young people about the values that make America great. We're proud to be voted among the “Best Place to Work in Los Angeles” by the LA Business Journal 2 years in a row. PragerU is proud to also announce the launch of . This is a newer program in our organization dedicated to bringing parents the resources, support, and edutainment to teach children about America's blessings and limitless opportunities. We have a unique niche in providing supplemental educational material for children, all of which is non-partisan in nature. We need someone on our team who can flow easily between writing scripts for our , our core content which started PragerU, along with helping to write the history/Western Civilization-themed material for the PragerU Kids side. This role is perfect for a former History teacher with a creative bent who appreciates script writing/story writing. Duties and Responsibilities:
- 5-Minute Videos
- Write and workshop engaging 5-Minute Video script drafts that align with the established style and voice/tone
- Perform detailed fact-checking, from easy-ticket items like dates and quotes to more complex ideas
- Collect and vet sources to back up script claims, including determining what statements/ideas need to be sourced
- Assist in any QA work needed on PragerU (including our social media channels) to ensure everything we publish is fact-based, documented and verifiable
- PragerU Kids
- Using your history knowledge, work to compile curriculums that will provide education to students at various levels: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
- Oversee the roadmap of what needs to be taught for each grade tier, taking into account what is missing/overlooked/revisioned in public education today
- Assist in drafting fact sheets on requested topics for scriptwriters to reference when producing PragerU Kids content
- Assist in QA work needed on PragerU Kids content, including magazines, books, and videos.
- Other duties as assigned
Successful Candidates Will Possess:
- Impeccable writing and critical thinking skills
- Work both solo and as part of a team
- Able to self-motivate, hold yourself accountable and no ego (every idea doesn't get picked up)
- Using your creative writing skills and subject matter knowledge across various disciplines and subject, ensure that programming is:
- Consistent with our mission
- Aligned to pro-America, Judeo-Christian values
- Factually accurate and inerrant
- Written at an age-appropriate level
- Entertaining for young (and older) audiences
- 5-7+ years of copywriting and creative space experience
- Strong research skills
- Expert understanding of English grammar, teaching, excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Highly motivated with ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
- Understanding of trends, timely stories and viral content
How to Apply: To apply, please first review our website at www.prageru.com. Please submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample/transcript. In your cover letter, please include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to work at PragerU specifically. Your writing sample/transcript should be no less than 750 and no more than 800 words. You should watch our videos ( ) and emulate the writing style. Pick one of three topics:
- History
- Economics
- Personal growth
If applicable, include sources. We have no intention of using test samples in future releases, but know that there is often overlap between topics. Thus, by submitting a sample you also release PragerU from any claims of future intellectual property ownership if you feel we release a video later in time with similar themes/concepts. We do not accept unsolicited materials. What We Do: We promote American values through the creative use of educational videos that reach millions of people online. Serving all ages, our content offers a free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology in culture, media, and education. Whether you're searching for a deeper understanding, a new perspective, or a way to get involved, PragerU helps people think and live better. To learn more about PragerU, visit . Salary Range: The salary target for this role is $67,000 - $75,000+ DOE. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package. An error page could appear for several reasons. If a technical issue occurs while applying, we suggest double checking a few things. . Expected salary: $67000 - 75000 per year Location: Los Angeles, CA Job date: Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:45:44 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job