Screenwriter

Eagle Brook Church • Lino Lakes, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Eagle Brook Church is seeking a Screenwriter to develop engaging, biblically accurate scripts for the Kids Media series and other creative projects. This role involves close collaboration with Media Producers and the Kids Ministry team throughout the production process. The Screenwriter will research children's media trends, refine script development, and ensure content aligns with the church's mission and supports ministry needs. This position requires originality, talent, and a deep understanding of narrative storytelling.

Requirements

• Follower of Jesus and aligns with Eagle Brook Church’s 9 core beliefs
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years or more of related experience
• Expert skills in narrative storytelling and creative screenwriting including Celtx
• Proficient skills in research and audience awareness, video production process, time management and organization and collaboration and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Writes and develops 34-38 biblically accurate, engaging and age-appropriate episodes annually for the Kids Media series, collaborating with Media Producers to keep content organized, relevant and aligned with project goals.
• Supports production process by participating in media team meetings, providing on-set support and ensuring the final product reflects script intent.
• Stays current on trends in children’s media and the interests of elementary-age audiences to inform content creation and inspire creative ideas.
• Develops and nurtures relationships with the Kids Ministry team to ensure scripts align with ministry needs and effectively engage the target audience.
• Enhances script development processes by identifying opportunities to improve script quality, language and workflow across the Creative Team, ensuring content is clear, engaging and aligned with the team’s standards.
• Adapts and supports team needs by taking on additional responsibilities as assigned, supporting the evolving creative goals of the team and church.
• Assists with ideation by participating in Creative Team brainstorming sessions for projects outside Kids Media when additional input is needed.
• Offers script or content feedback for other ministries or projects when requested, acting as a creative resource for the team.
• Helps with production logistics by providing occasional on-set support with minor tasks like setup, organization and helping the production team during shoots.
• Assists with one-off creative projects, big weekends, promotional content and storytelling initiatives.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• health savings account (HSA)
• dependent care FSA
• employer-provided life insurance + additional voluntary life insurance
• accident and critical illness insurance
• employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
• paid family and medical leave (PFML)
• member assistance program (MAP)
• generous paid-time off and holidays
• 403b retirement plan with company contribution
• development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth
• casual dress and work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees