Freelance Scriptwriter

SenovvA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SenovvA Canada is seeking a sharp, story-driven Scriptwriter to join our freelance team. You will craft documentary-style videos and corporate narratives, turning real human stories and business insights into engaging scripts.

Under the Creative Director, you’ll develop outlines, pre-scripts, and on-set interview scripts, guiding live conversations and weaving interview footage into clear, compelling stories for narration and motion design. Travel to shoots within the GTA is required.

Qualifications

• Documentary sensibility and authentic storytelling.
• Experience writing for corporate clients or brand campaigns.
• Strong interviewing skills for pre-interviews and on-set.
• Willingness to travel to shoots in the GTA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Director and Producer to hit tone and client goals.
• Conduct pre-interviews to identify themes and story arcs.
• Lead on-set interviews at local and out-of-town shoots.
• Transform interview footage into clear documentary-style scripts for narration, motion design, and CTAs.

Skills

Documentary storytelling

Interviewing

Script writing

Job description

Posted by: Dave Crainford

We're looking for a sharp, story-driven Scriptwriter to join our SenovvA Canada freelance team. In this role, you'll craft documentary-style videos and corporate narratives for a wide range of clients—turning real human stories, company missions, and complex business insights into engaging films. Under the direction of our Creative Director, you'll dive into pre-interviews, develop story outlines and pre-scripts, steer live on-set conversations, and pull all those interview pieces together into clear, compelling scripts. If you possess a strong journalistic or documentary sensibility, know how to authentically connect with people, and are passionate about emotionally resonant filmmaking—we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate closely: Understand SenovvA's storytelling methodology, and work with our Creative Director and Producer to make sure every story hits the right tone while meeting our clients' goals.
• Uncover the Story: Conduct pre-interviews with individuals to pinpoint key themes, personal moments, and story arcs before the cameras roll; research and understand a variety of topics.
• Lead On-Set Interviews: Attend local and out-of-town shoots to conduct engaging, natural interviews that get interviewees talking candidly in front of the camera.
• Craft the Script: Turn unscripted interview footage and transcripts into clear, compelling documentary-style scripts; write engaging scripts for narration, motion design, and call-to-actions.

What We're Looking For

• Documentary Sensibility: A strong eye (and ear) for unscripted, non-fiction storytelling that feels authentic and human—never canned or overly salesy.
• Corporate Comfort: Experience working with or writing for corporate clients, business leaders, testimonials, or brand campaigns.
• Interviewing Skill: Ability to ask insightful questions both during pre-interview calls and on set; being able to listen, letting answers flow, and make nervous subjects feel at ease.
• Available to Travel: Have a car, and be able to travel to shoots within the GTA and beyond.