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The Writers Room Teaching Artist: TV Writing 

Department: Programs, Non-Exempt Status

Reports to: Programs Team, ED

Since 1974, Humanitas has honored and empowered screenwriters whose work explores the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way. We champion screenwriting projects that explore the human condition, as we believe the act of acknowledging our common humanity can be transformational for audiences. A strong desire to identify and nurture new generations of screenwriters dates back to Humanitas’s founding and led to the creation of annual programs like the New Voices Fellowship, College Screenwriting Awards, and, most recently, Industry 101. 

Thanks to the generous support of the Muriel Pollia Foundation and SNAP Foundation, Humanitas presents The Writers Room, a TV Writing Workshop for high school students, as a part of our annual public programming. The Writers Room offers students an introduction to TV writing and the opportunity to act as the “staff” of a TV “writers room,” working together to pitch, outline, and draft a teleplay of a pre-existing series. The Writers Workshop concludes with a table read in front of an audience. The 2026-27 Writers Room will be offered in person at Hollywood High School once a week throughout the school year. 

The first semester will be a Guest Speaker Series that provides an introduction to screenwriting, affording students the opportunity to get to know each other. The second semester will be the Screenwriting Workshop. The Writers Room Teaching Artist will serve as a showrunner for students who will act as the staff of a TV writers room, working together to pitch, outline, and draft ONE teleplay of a pre-existing series. 

The Writers Room Teaching Artist has a passion for TV writing and education. They are an experienced candidate who will work with Humanitas and Hollywood High School staff to develop, write, plan for, and implement a 10-week curriculum focused on TV writing for 9-12th grade students. The Screenwriting Workshop will focus on guiding students through the process of developing stories for television. Past workshops have included Script Formatting, Season and Character Arcs, Theme Dialogue, Outlining, Writing a Scene, Rewriting, Voice Over, Production, and more. 

The Writers Room Teaching Artist will be supported in each workshop by the students’ classroom teacher, as well as short-term Writer Mentors who support ABC storyline writing pods. The Writers Room Teaching Artist will also work with Humanitas staff and community stakeholders to evaluate the program in accordance with 21st Century Learning Skills, and the standards and missions of both Humanitas and Hollywood High School, to ensure program objectives are met.

Humanitas is seeking a Writers Room Teaching Artist who is warm, engaging, curious, learner-centered, and meets the qualifications, core values, and professional expectations detailed below. Individuals with a strong commitment to nurturing student identity and voice while uplifting diverse narratives are strongly encouraged to apply.  

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Screenwriting, or Creative Writing or equivalent professional experience required.

  • Established practice in the process of Screenwriting/Filmmaking and able to present a portfolio of both personal and student work.

  • Proven track record of a commitment to youth ages 15-18 with a minimum of two years teaching experience in either high school, after-school or community settings. 

  • Sustain and model a strong commitment to program objectives.

  • Participate in the ongoing planning, development, and assessment of program content.

  • Ability to respond to changes in the arts and education ecosystem.

  • Demonstrated experience in Curriculum Development.

  • Understanding of 21st Century Learning Skills.

  • A commitment to diversity and effectively working with diverse participants.

  • A commitment to equity and social justice for the youth of Los Angeles and beyond.

  • Ability to take the initiative and work well with others compassionately.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong collaborative skills.

  • Self-starter.

  • Experience with Final Draft and/or similar screenwriting software, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite required.

  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Core Values:

Professional Expectations:

  • ENGAGE in positive and respectful interactions with students and colleagues.

  • PROVIDE ongoing and meaningful feedback to students.

  • DOCUMENT contact with parents / caretakers (in collaboration with classroom teacher).

  • UPDATE electronic grade book weekly (in collaboration with classroom teacher).

  • PARTICIPATE actively in collaborating with Hollywood HS Teacher(s) and Administrators.

  • PRACTICE timely arrivals / departures and regular attendance. 

Resources:

Location: Hollywood High School (1521 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028)

Hours: Class will meet once a week. Date and period TBD until fall schedule is adopted. Additional regular meetings with Humanitas staff.

Compensation: Total payment based on grant budget and number of classes taught, estimated using an approximate $50/hour pay scale. 

Administrative Requirements: The Writers Room Teaching Artist must complete the Humanitas temp hiring process and the LAUSD Volunteer Process according to deadlines and before beginning workshops.

To apply: By the deadline listed below, please submit a cover letter and resume using this Google Form. Please direct any inquiries to info@humanitasprize.org with "The Writers Room Teaching Artist" in the subject line. Do NOT email resumes or cover letters; they will not be reviewed. Candidates selected for interviews will be notified via email. 

Humanitas (Human Family Educational and Cultural Institute) is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination against any job applicant, employee or intern and is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, disrespectful, and unprofessional conduct. 

Deadline: July 31, 2026 5:00 PM PT