Role: Content Creator (Video + Social) Type: Full-Time / Freelance / Contract Location: Remote / Hybrid (preferred time zone: IST) Reporting to: Founder, My Brave Roots / BuildingBlocks. LA🎯 About the RoleWe're looking for a creative and culturally curious Content Creator to help bring history to life for kids and families through comics, reels, and YouTube storytelling. You'll work directly with the founders to craft engaging, warm, and educational content that builds brand trust, showcases real historians, and inspires preorders for our comic titles. This is not just a content job — it’s a storytelling mission.
💡 What You’ll Do📱 Social Media (Instagram + LinkedIn)Design and publish weekly Reels and Carousels about Indian kings, queens, and brave rebelsRepurpose long-form interviews into snackable reels and story highlightsBuild narrative series like:
“Why This Story?” (comic origin stories)🎬 YouTube ContentProduce and edit 2 YouTube videos/month (founder stories, interviews, animated explainers)Create YouTube Shorts from longer videosCoordinate (or conduct) recorded interviews with historiansDesign titles, thumbnails, and upload-ready content✍️ Founder Voice + StorytellingWork closely with founders to turn thoughts into contentGhostwrite personal LinkedIn and Instagram postsCapture behind-the-scenes footage of the comic creation process🎨 Who You AreA natural storyteller with experience creating content for kids or parents (or both)Skilled in video editing (Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar) and basic design tools (Canva, Figma, etc.
)Familiar with social trends and how to use content to drive community + salesEmotionally intelligent — you know how to turn raw ideas into heartfelt, honest postsCurious about Indian history, education, or comics — or excited to learnComfortable working independently but collaborating with founders weekly🧰 Bonus Skills (Not Required, But Nice to Have)Experience interviewing or editing interviewsAnimation/motion graphics skillsKnowledge of Indian history, storytelling, or comicsSEO optimization for YouTube📦 What You’ll GetCreative freedom + a chance to shape a mission-led brand from Day 1Access to founders, illustrators, and historiansCredit on public-facing contentCompetitive pay (retainer/project-based)A warm, flexible, and values-driven team🔍 To ApplyEmail us at deepika.
elangovan@buildingblocks. la with: A short note about why this role speaks to you2–3 links to reels, videos, or carousels you’ve made(Optional) A quick sample idea for a reel or post about Velu Nachiyar or Karikala CholaWe’re making history fun and fearless. If you love turning raw stories into magic, and want your content to inspire kids and families, this role is for you.
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