Screenwriter, Dark Comedy Web Series

BlockReel; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel seeks a talented Screenwriter for an upcoming dark comedy web series. You will craft dialogue, develop characters, and structure episodic narratives while outlining episodes and drafting scripts for production. Collaboration with the director and producers is key as we shape the series for pre-production.

The role is primarily remote, with in-person meetings in Albuquerque, NM as needed. Open to all experience levels; a strong portfolio and a brief letter of interest are required.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrates writing sample in comedy or drama.
• Open to all experience levels; passion matters most.
• Ability to outline episodes and write episodic scripts.

Responsibilities

• Outline episodes for the web series.
• Write episode scripts for production.
• Participate in story development meetings with director and producers.

Skills

Dialogue writing

Character development

Story structuring

Job description

An independent production is seeking a talented Screenwriter to join our team for an upcoming web series. This project is a dark comedy with a unique twist, exploring themes of community and unexpected chaos in a small town setting. We are looking for someone who can craft engaging dialogue, develop compelling characters, and structure an episodic narrative effectively. Key responsibilities include outlining episodes, writing episode scripts, and participating in story development meetings. You will collaborate closely with the director and producers to bring our vision to life. This role requires approximately three weeks of work, primarily remote, with potential for in-person meetings in Albuquerque, NM, as needed. We are open to all experience levels; your portfolio and passion are what matter most. Please submit a writing sample, ideally a comedy or drama script, along with a brief letter of interest. Compensation is $250 per day, flat rate. We aim to have scripts ready for pre-production to begin in the second half of November 2026. Please send your materials by October 31, 2026.

Budget Range

$250/day flat