History is full of questionable decisions. We’re looking for someone who can turn them into a great story for Mr. Spherical.
We make animated YouTube videos about history, geopolitics and world events, and we need a writer who can make those subjects funny, engaging and worth sticking around for.
Think 70% entertainment, 30% education: strong characters, sharp dialogue, and real research underneath the comedy. Videos typically run 8–10 minutes, with an opening that earns attention and an ending that makes the whole story click.
We want viewers to leave laughing, knowing something new and feeling a little more curious about the world.
What You’ll Do- Primarily write at least two long-form scripts a month, typically 8–10 minutes each, plus occasional Shorts, in Mr. Spherical’s voice.
- Pitch stories about history, geopolitics and world events, bringing your own ideas and developing those shared by the Creative Director.
- Research each story and check the facts, keeping the important context accurate while finding room for comedy.
- Write character-driven scenes with sharp dialogue and visual humour.
- Hook viewers early, keep the story moving and make the ending count. We care especially about setups that pay off and endings that bring the whole story together.
- Work through notes and rewrites with the Creative Director, who provides direction, feedback and final approval.
- You’ve written long-form YouTube videos and can show us examples.
- Comedy, character writing and storytelling are your strengths.
- You understand YouTube pacing and retention, including what makes someone keep watching after the opening.
- You can research unfamiliar historical, geopolitical, or current events topics, verify your facts, handle sensitive topics, and turn them into clear, engaging stories
- You’re comfortable owning a script from pitch through revisions and meeting agreed deadlines.
- Your work has reached hundreds of thousands or millions of views, and you can talk about what helped it connect.
Experience in history or geopolitics is valuable, but strong comedy and character-driven storytelling come first.
What Makes This Role Exciting- Make people laugh, help them understand the world, and leave them curious enough to keep exploring.
- Bring your own ideas and humour, and work with a creative team to turn them into animated characters and scenes.
- Help Mr. Spherical grow through stories that bring in new viewers and give people a reason to come back.
- Write for an established audience, with the potential to reach millions
Skills Required
- Experience writing long-form YouTube videos, with work samples
- Strong comedy, character writing, and storytelling skills
- Understanding of YouTube pacing and audience retention
- Ability to research unfamiliar topics and verify facts accurately
- Ability to handle sensitive historical, geopolitical, and current-events topics
- Ability to own scripts from pitch through revisions and meet deadlines
- Work that has reached hundreds of thousands or millions of views, with ability to explain its success
- Experience in history or geopolitics
What We Do
Telos Media is a digital studio on a mission to build a wiser world through impactful entertainment. We create animation channels, documentaries, and other content formats designed to both entertain and enlighten. We believe media can be so much more than distraction—it can inspire curiosity, deliver meaningful education, and leave people better than it found them. With a global team of 100+ creators, researchers, writers, animators, and producers, we create engaging, educational animated content that resonates worldwide. We’re rapidly expanding with ambitions to grow our presence not just on YouTube, but into Hollywood and beyond. Our Impact: 100+ talented team members 40+ YouTube channels spanning diverse topics 15M+ subscribers and growing 11B+ total views across our network 14+ languages, making knowledge accessible globally Our Brands: MrSpherical Solarballs HumanBuddy Atrium Life & The Earth
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