Senior Sci‑Fi Pilot Screenwriter — Remote

BlockReel; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

BlockReel seeks a senior screenwriter for a upcoming sci-fi pilot in a near-future Los Angeles. You will shape the pilot from outline to production-ready draft, crafting dialogue, plot points, and character arcs within a dense, genre-driven world.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of professional screenwriting, a proven sci-fi/thriller portfolio, and the ability to work with a director and creative team under a tight schedule. Remote role with occasional in-person meetings in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional screenwriting experience.
• Proven track record in sci-fi or thriller genres.
• Portfolio with strong, character-driven narratives.

Responsibilities

• Develop dialogue, structure engaging plot points, and refine character arcs for the pilot.
• Collaborate closely with the director and creative team to translate outline/treatment into production-ready draft.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently while meeting a tight schedule.

Skills

Screenwriting

Dialogue

Story structure

Character arcs

Job description

BlockReel seeks a senior screenwriter for a upcoming sci-fi pilot in a near-future Los Angeles. You will shape the pilot from outline to production-ready draft, crafting dialogue, plot points, and character arcs within a dense, genre-driven world.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of professional screenwriting, a proven sci-fi/thriller portfolio, and the ability to work with a director and creative team under a tight schedule. Remote role with occasional in-person meetings in Los Angeles.