Ideation Content Creator

Remote

Job description

💡About Zack D. Films

Zack D. Films is a fast-growing 3D animation company producing viral short-form videos for an audience of 41M+. We’re known for engaging, visually stunning content that blends humor, psychology, and absurdity—and it all starts with a great idea.

💭 Position Overview

As an Idea Generator you’ll help us generate the original ideas that fuel our YouTube Shorts and viral animations. You’ll pitch punchy, high-concept Wacky ideas for our channel. Your job is to ask bold, curious questions and turn them into scroll-stopping concepts.

This role will begin with a short test, followed by a paid per-idea trial, and potentially lead into a longer-term retainer model where you'll consistently contribute high-quality ideas to our creative pipeline. We’re hiring for multiple contract roles and welcome candidates from around the world.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

Pitch original short-form video ideas weekly (goal: 20+ per week)
Focus ideation efforts on our wacky category
Write compelling titles and concise explanations for each idea
Review top-performing videos on our channel for tone and inspiration
Submit ideas that are bold, visual, and easily understandable in 30–60 seconds
Incorporate feedback to continually improve idea quality and alignment

📤 Why Join Us?

Be part of one of the most-viewed YouTube Shorts channels in the world
Have your ideas turned into viral animated videos seen by millions
Collaborate with a creative, forward-thinking remote team
Work on bold, original content that blends humor and intellect
Work fully remote, with flexible hours and a fast-moving environment
Grow into a consistent, long-term contributor with weekly output and feedback
Play a key role in shaping the direction of our channel’s future content

💰Compensation

Test Phase: Unpaid (up to 10 ideas submitted)
Trial Phase: $15 per idea selected for production
Retainer Phase: Details to be agreed

Job requirements

A wildly creative mind with the ability to pitch sharp, original concepts.

Strong understanding of what makes content go viral on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Reels.

Excellent written communication—especially for punchy titles and tight summaries.

Self-motivated, organized, and able to hit weekly deadlines consistently.

Bonus: Background/Interest in psychology, philosophy, or science communication.

🧪 Test Project

Your Task:
Submit at least 10 ideas
Please include the title and brief explanation for each (1–3 sentences)
Optional: Include links or references if they help explain your idea.

🧠 About Wacky Ideation

Wacky – These are wild hypotheticals and surreal scenarios that make people do a double take. They're bold, scroll-stopping, and often border on the impossible—but the execution makes them feel oddly but the execution makes them feel oddly plausible. You take ridiculous concepts seriously, and that’s the fun.
Examples: