Careers
Join our flock
Are you curious? Good at problem solving? Committed & hard working? Do you care about the content children absorb being meaningful and helpful to them? Do you hold on with determination until the last deadline is met, the highest creative quality is achieved?
Then you will feel at home in the supportive world of Paper Owl Films.
Life at Paper Owl
We put our heart and soul into the content we create for children, because childhood lasts a life time. What we do matters.
So at Paper Owl you will meet the loveliest people who care deeply about story telling for children and put the might of their significant talents behind it.
Smart heads get their hearts and brains around how our stories can be told, our problems solved and our joys shared. And some times there chips …and biscuits…and pints.
FAQs
We are headquartered in Belfast, with a flexible blend of office-based, hybrid, and remote roles depending on the role and the project.
Collaborative, supportive, passionate about quality storytelling for younger viewers.
All vacancies are posted on our website’s Careers page and shared across our social media channels.
Yes. We welcome speculative CVs and portfolios at jobs@paperowlfilms.com. Please note that we receive a lot of emails and may not always respond outside of a formal recruitment process. Documents are deleted after 12 months on file in line with GDPR guidance. If you wish for items to be deleted before then please contact us.
We offer placements depending on project needs.
Not always. Some roles require experience; others prioritize strong portfolios and creative potential. We values innovators, disruptors and solution orientated thinkers!
Keep it short, relevant, and focused on your best work. Please tailor your application to the role you are applying for, paying particular attention to the advertised job description.
Yes. We keep strong portfolios on file for future opportunities.
Most crew positions are based on fixed terms contracts of 3, 6, or 12 months or longer depending on the show.
Yes, depending on project needs. Some require in-studio collaboration; others are hybrid or remote.
Yes, though you must have the right to work in the UK or Ireland.
Absolutely. We champion inclusive hiring and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We are a proud equal opportunities employer.
We respond to all shortlisted candidates, though detailed feedback may not always be possible for all candidates.
Typically, 6–8 weeks from the application closing date.
We cannot accept unsolicited stories or ideas for many good reasons. We delete them immediately if we receive them. Please don’t send any ideas unless specifically agreed with the development team first.