Content Development Assistant (Contractor)
About The Position
The Content Development Assistant will support the creative development of short-drama series by assisting with research, reference collection, and content breakdowns. This position is ideal for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience in short-drama production workflows, understand serialized storytelling, and learn how high-performing stories are developed from concept to post-launch. The assistant will work closely with specialists to help streamline research and preparation, but will not be responsible for the final creative performance of the content.
Requirements
- Strong Interest in short-drama, vertical storytelling, and emotion-driven content.
- Strong research, organization, and analysis skills.
- Comfortable gathering and synthesizing content references for creative teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively with specialists.
- Eagerness to learn workflows in content development, from ideation to post-production.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work onsite in Sunnyvale, CA.
Nice To Haves
- Previous exposure to scripted content or media research is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist specialists in researching potential content IPs, including books, UGC, market competitors, and trends, to identify possible adaptation paths.
- Help break down selected IPs, creating notes that specialists can use to guide outlines or scripts.
- Collect visual and advertising references to support story and production decisions.
- Support in maintaining content research libraries and development documentation.
- Shadow specialists throughout the content development process—from brainstorming and script breakdowns to fine cuts—to learn workflows and processes.
- Help organize materials for team meetings, pitch sessions, and creative discussions.
- Assist in tracking project materials and timelines, ensuring information is accessible and up-to-date.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
