Script Writing Manager

Earn Modes; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Culture

Health & Accident Insurance

Complimentary Meals

Sports & Outdoor Activities

Upskill with Us

Performance Gets Rewarded

Job summary

Earn Modes in Bengaluru is seeking a Script Writing Manager to lead the scriptwriting function and turn briefs into sharp, engaging scripts across platforms. You will oversee the creative direction, work with multiple brands, and ensure content stays platform-first and natural for the creator.

The role requires 3-5 years in scriptwriting or related roles, strong storytelling skills, and experience mentoring a team of writers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in scriptwriting, content writing, creative writing, copywriting, or a similar content/creative role.
• Strong experience writing for social media and digital-first content, especially short-form video.
• Excellent understanding of storytelling, hooks, pacing, narrative structures and audience psychology.
• Ability to generate original content ideas and turn them into compelling, executable scripts.
• Strong understanding of creator content and influencer marketing.
• Ability to adapt writing styles across different creators, platforms, audiences and brand categories.
• Experience managing, mentoring or reviewing the work of a team of writers.
• Strong editing and feedback skills with a sharp eye for what makes content engaging.
• Excellent command of language, grammar and communication.
• Ability to work on multiple briefs and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Someone who is constantly consuming content and can tell the difference between “this is trending” and “this is actually good.”

Responsibilities

• Ideate Content That Makes People Stop: Develop fresh, culturally relevant content ideas and concepts based on brand briefs, campaign objectives, creator personalities and audience behaviour.
• Turn Ideas Into Scripts: Write and oversee engaging scripts across formats – short-form videos, reels, YouTube content, integrations, branded content and more – while keeping storytelling natural and platform-first.
• Own the Creative Direction: Set the overall scripting and storytelling direction for campaigns, ensuring ideas are not only creative but also aligned with the brand’s objective and creator’s content style.
• Lead the Scriptwriting Team: Manage the day-to-day output of the scriptwriting team, allocate briefs, review scripts, provide feedback and ensure consistency in quality, tone and storytelling.
• Make Brands Feel Native: Find creative ways to integrate brand messaging into content without making it feel forced, scripted or like a traditional advertisement.
• Bring Creator-First Thinking: Understand different creator personalities, niches and audiences, and tailor concepts and scripts to their unique voice rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
• Stay Ahead of Culture & Content: Keep a strong pulse on social media trends, formats, internet culture, memes, conversations and emerging content styles – and turn those observations into content opportunities.
• Collaborate & Elevate Ideas: Work with Brand Partnerships, Creative, and Creator teams to brainstorm, refine and execute ideas, while constantly raising the creative bar for the team.

Skills

Scriptwriting

Content writing

Creative writing

Copywriting

Social media writing

Team leadership

Editing

Idea generation

Job description

Job Description

Script Writing Manager

Role Overview

Great content starts with a great idea – and great ideas need an even better script to bring them to life.

As aScript Writing Manager, you’ll lead the scriptwriting function, turning briefs, brand objectives and audience insights into sharp, engaging, creator-first content ideas and scripts.

Working in a fast-paced agency environment, you’ll get to write and ideate for multiple brands across different categories, audiences and content styles – keeping every brief fresh and every idea different.

The Gist of What You’ll Do:

• Ideate Content That Makes People Stop: Develop fresh, culturally relevant content ideas and concepts based on brand briefs, campaign objectives, creator personalities and audience behaviour.
• Turn Ideas Into Scripts: Write and oversee engaging scripts across formats – short-form videos, reels, YouTube content, integrations, branded content and more – while keeping storytelling natural and platform-first.
• Own the Creative Direction: Set the overall scripting and storytelling direction for campaigns, ensuring ideas are not only creative but also aligned with the brand’s objective and creator’s content style.
• Lead the Scriptwriting Team: Manage the day-to-day output of the scriptwriting team, allocate briefs, review scripts, provide feedback and ensure consistency in quality, tone and storytelling.
• Make Brands Feel Native: Find creative ways to integrate brand messaging into content without making it feel forced, scripted or like a traditional advertisement.
• Bring Creator-First Thinking: Understand different creator personalities, niches and audiences, and tailor concepts and scripts to their unique voice rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
• Stay Ahead of Culture & Content: Keep a strong pulse on social media trends, formats, internet culture, memes, conversations and emerging content styles – and turn those observations into content opportunities.
• Collaborate & Elevate Ideas: Work with Brand Partnerships, Creative, and Creator teams to brainstorm, refine and execute ideas, while constantly raising the creative bar for the team.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3-5 years of experience in scriptwriting, content writing, creative writing, copywriting, or a similar content/creative role.
• Strong experience writing for social media and digital-first content, especially short-form video.
• Excellent understanding of storytelling, hooks, pacing, narrative structures and audience psychology.
• Ability to generate original content ideas and turn them into compelling, executable scripts.
• Strong understanding of creator content and influencer marketing.
• Ability to adapt writing styles across different creators, platforms, audiences and brand categories.
• Experience managing, mentoring or reviewing the work of a team of writers.
• Strong editing and feedback skills with a sharp eye for what makes content engaging.
• Excellent command of language, grammar and communication.
• Ability to work on multiple briefs and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Someone who is constantly consuming content and can tell the difference between “this is trending” and “this is actually good.”

Why Should You Join Us?

• In case you value high involvement from founders and learning from them.
• In case you value the autonomy to do things your way and not have to worry about experimental failures.
• In case you value working alongside genuine, honest peers who will have your back, no matter what.
• In case you value contributing to the organization beyond your call of duty and getting handsomely remunerated for the extra effort.
• In case you believe in always learning and want an environment which will invest in your long-term growth.
• In case you want to work on the cutting edge of marketing problems using the latest tools and strategies.
• In case you are looking for a long‑term place where you can grow with the company.

Why Shouldn’t You Join Us?

• In case you are looking for a product company, we aren’t one.
• In case you are looking for a very structured corporate environment where roles are rigid and limited – we operate as a nimble, bootstrapped company.
• In case you are looking for the top bracket pay in the industry – we may not be the right fit.

Perks and Benfits

• Flexible Work Culture
  We focus on outcomes, not rigid rules. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your work, with a culture built on trust and accountability.
• Health & Accident Insurance
  Your wellbeing matters to us. We provide comprehensive health and accident coverage to support you when it counts.
• Complimentary Meals
  Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are on us-so you can stay focused and energized throughout the day.
• Sports & Outdoor Activities
  From cricket matches to badminton games and monthly hikes, we keep things active with at least two sports events every month.
• Upskill with Us
  Get access to learning platforms like Udemy and mentorship to continuously build your marketing and growth skillset.
• Performance Gets Rewarded
  We recognize and reward great work through regular incentives, quarterly and annual awards, and ongoing appreciation.

Working Days:

Monday to Friday (Onsite) + Saturday Half Day (WFH)

Location:

Bommanahalli, Bangalore.

Source: Company Career page