Documentary Writer

Murupdotid; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 223,200,000 - 446,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Murup is seeking a Documentary Writer to craft authentic, character-driven documentary scripts that blend deep research with creative storytelling for our impactful campaigns. You will shape narratives reflecting humanity with curiosity for research and learning, empathy, and the willingness to push creative boundaries while collaborating across production teams.

Knowledge of video production workflows and scriptwriting, plus strong communication and critical thinking, will help you elevate

Qualifications

• 10+ years of documentary filmmaking or narrative non-fiction writing.
• Strong sense of story and structure.
• Curiosity for research, writing, and learning, paired with deep empathy.
• Knowledge of video production workflows, concept development, presentation, graphic and audiovisual scriptwriting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, solutions-driven, and committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Craft authentic, character-driven documentary scripts blending research with storytelling.
• Shape narratives reflecting humanity with truth and meaning.

Skills

Documentary filmmaking

Narrative non-fiction writing

Research-driven storytelling

Video production workflows

Scriptwriting

Strong communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Job description

Murup is a production house specializing in the development of impactful campaigns through documentary-style video production.

Documentary Writer

• Crafts authentic, character-driven documentary scripts that blend deep research with creative storytelling. Driven by curiosity, structure, and a strong voice, you'll shape narratives reflecting humanity, ensuring every detail feels true, human, and full of meaning.

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of documentary film making or narrative non-fiction writing, with a strong sense of story and structure.
• Driven by curiosity for research, writing, and learning, paired with deep empathy, strong contextual awareness, and an eagerness to push creative boundaries.
• Knowledge of video production workflows, concept development, presentation, graphic and audiovisual scriptwriting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, solutions-driven, and committed to continuous learning.