Script Writer

Aspire; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company is seeking a Scriptwriter/Story Producer for a premium YouTube mini-series focused on family dynamics and luxury lifestyles. The role involves developing storylines, writing scripts, and collaborating with on-screen talent and production teams. Candidates should have a background in reality TV or narrative podcasts, with strong narrative crafting skills. The position is mainly based in Knightsbridge, London, with frequent travel to Dubai.

Qualifications

• Experience in reality TV, YouTube series, or narrative podcasts.
• Strong understanding of episodic pacing and structure.
• Experience with real-life storytelling and character dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging story arcs across multi-episode formats.
• Write structured scripts and scene outlines for production.
• Collaborate with talent and production teams on story alignment.

Skills

Narrative crafting

Excellent writing skills

Storyline management

Ability to work under pressure

Confident with high-profile personalities

Job description

Reality TV Scriptwriter / Story Producer (Premium YouTube Mini-Series)

📍 Knightsbridge, London + Frequent Travel to Dubai
💰 Up to £45,000 DOE
🏢 Confidential Production Company
🌍 UK Right to Work Required

A leading production company is developing a high-end, reality-style mini-series centred around family dynamics, luxury lifestyle, and business. Filming will take place across London and Dubai, with a polished, narrative-led tone inspired by Selling Sunset, The Kardashians, Real Housewives, and Bling Empire.

We are looking for a Scriptwriter / Story Producer who can take real life and construct it into clear, compelling story arcs. While traditional reality‑TV backgrounds are ideal, this role also suits scriptwriters and story editors from YouTube, podcasting, or documentary‑style digital content who understand how to build narrative, character, and emotional pacing.

About the Project

The series follows a high‑profile family with a significant digital presence. The format blends constructed reality, observational storytelling, and structured narrative, designed for a YouTube‑first audience.

The successful candidate will help shape the editorial identity of a new franchise - crafting storylines, writing treatments, building episode structure, and translating real‑life material into engaging entertainment.

Role Overview

This hybrid role combines writing, story producing, editorial shaping, and light field production. You will work closely with on‑screen talent, senior producers, and videographers to ensure every scene contributes to the overarching storyline.

The role is based primarily in Knightsbridge with regular travel to Dubai for shoots, planning, story development, and talent support.

Key Responsibilities

Story Development & Editorial

• Build character‑driven arcs across lifestyle, family, business, and relationship themes
• Develop episode structures, narrative beats, treatments, and story maps
• Shape real‑life events into coherent and engaging multi‑episode storylines
• Identify drama, humour, emotional hooks, and continuity across the series
• Track developing narratives and recommend future story directions

Scripting & Story Packages

• Write scene outlines, interview questions, and structured scripts for planned moments
• Deliver editor‑ready story producer packages, including narrative notes and key selects
• Convert raw footage, conversations, and observational moments into clear story beats
• Provide editorial direction during post‑production to maintain narrative consistency

Production & Talent Collaboration

• Support shoots in both London and Dubai, ensuring narrative and creative objectives are met
• Work closely with talent to guide tone, structure, and story alignment
• Collaborate with directors, videographers, and senior creatives to execute planned story objectives

Digital Storytelling Crossover

This role is an excellent fit for candidates from:

• YouTube series writing / digital storytelling
• Podcast scriptwriting / narrative podcast production
• Documentary‑style long‑form YouTube formats
• Creators or producers experienced in character‑driven storytelling online

These backgrounds bring strong skills in pacing, personality analysis, episodic structure, and narrative clarity - all highly relevant to the series.

Requirements

Experience

• Background in reality TV, docu‑soap, digital storytelling, YouTube series, or narrative podcasts
• Strong understanding of pacing, story beats, tension and resolution in episodic formats
• Experience writing or producing content featuring real people / real dynamics
• Luxury, lifestyle, or personality‑led content experience is beneficial

Skills

• Ability to craft narrative from raw or unstructured material
• Excellent writing skills with a strong editorial voice
• Ability to manage storylines over multiple episodes
• Calm and organised, able to work at speed with shifting story elements
• Confident working with high‑profile personalities

Travel

• Comfortable travelling to Dubai regularly (often monthly)
• Able to work both in‑office and on location

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to:

Max Tullis‑Turner, Senior Consultant - Digital, Aspire

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