Video Writer

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Santa Monica, CA
Cracked is one of the most popular comedy websites on the entire internet. We release at least five videos every week ranging from sharp, timely quick-turnaround videos to ambitious narrative projects. We’ve created several award-winning web series, worked with huge brands and we are looking for the best writer-performers on the planet to join our team.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Writer-Performer will develop exciting, hilarious sketches, web series, direct-to-camera videos and and creative campaigns in line with the well-defined Cracked voice that our fans have come to know and love (while inserting your 
own 
creative voice into the mix).
• Develop original scripts, concepts, ideas and pitches that work within Cracked.com's voice and tone.
• Collaborate with Cracked’s other writers, directors and editors on scripts for both new and old shows.
• Script compelling and comedic concepts and treatments. Making deadlines is crucial.
• Create a show that best represents your voice and your unique point of view.
• Appear on camera as a performer, in both your own and other writers’ projects.
• Provide thorough notes on any incoming scripts and edits in a timely fashion.
Basic Qualifications
• 2-6 years of experience with in-depth knowledge of short-form, scripted web
video
content. Specific experience with online
video
series preferred.
• Have experience working for a network or media company that markets to Millennials (Buzzfeed, Comedy Central, MTV, Awesomeness, etc)
• Directing/writing/producing/performing experience for web, digital, TV.
*What We’d Like to See From You Right Now* 
• 2 full scripts that would work for one of the following Cracked Original 
Shows: After Hours 
, Cracked 
Rants (sample 1 
, sample 2, sample 3), and Today’s Topics. 
• One web series pitch that you feel would be in line with the Cracked 
voice. (Pitch should include: title, logline, show summary, three sample 
episode pitches, and an explanation as to why you think this show would 
work on the web [citing examples of similar shows that have also done well 
online].) 
• One completely outside-the-box, absolutely insane sketch pitch. 
• Acting Reel if you have one, a few clips of your past comedic 
performances, if you don’t. 
• Your personal favorite thing you’ve ever done online, whether it’s a full 
web series, one sketch, a tweet- whatever. 
*Other Characteristics/Competencies* 
- Final Draft/Celtx experience. 
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 
- Professional attitude. 
- Ability to thrive in a sometimes-loud-and-chaotic sketch comedy 
environment. 
- Ability to take notes/constructive criticism well. 
- Collaborative. 
About Us:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (NYSE: DMD) is a diversified Internet company that builds platforms across its media (eHow, LIVESTRONG.com, Cracked and LEAFtv) and marketplace (Society6 and Saatchi Art) properties to enable communities of creators to reach passionate audiences in large and growing lifestyle categories. In addition, Demand Media’s branded content creation (studioD) and programmatic advertising (Demand360) offerings help advertisers find innovative ways to engage with their customers.
Agency Disclosure:
If the Demand Media Human Resources department, or any current company employee, receives an unsolicited resume from a third party recruiting agency and Demand Media does not have a signed Agency Agreement active, Demand Media will not be deemed liable to pay a placement fee. The unsolicited resume will be considered a gift and can be considered for our recruitment efforts.

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