Technical Writer (Script Writing)

ektello; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Ektello in Plano, TX is seeking a Technical Writer (Script Writing) for a 12‑month contract with high potential for extension or direct employment. The role is fully onsite, Monday–Friday, supporting a global leader in technology/electronics.

You will translate outlines into shooting scripts, simplify technical language for clear voiceover, and collaborate with video, design, and product teams. Proficiency with Adobe CC (Premiere, After Effects) and graphics integration is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience required.
• Portfolio or work samples required.
• Experience scripting for media/videos or training.
• Agency or corporate experience preferred.
• Nice to have consumer electronics script writing experience.
• Bachelor’s in Film/Video or Animation preferred.
• Understand consumer electronics and home appliances, product features and use cases.

Responsibilities

• Translate outlines into shooting scripts that showcase products in the best light.
• Rewrite technical content into clear, engaging voiceover and text.
• Coordinate with video, design, and product teams to ensure cohesive visuals.
• Adapt scripts for different formats and platforms while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Script writing

Portfolio required

Video scripting experience

Agency or corporate experience

Consumer electronics domain

Education

Bachelor's in Film/Video or Animation

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Title: Technical Writer (Script Writing)

Client: Global leader in Technology/ Electronics

Duration: 12 months contract with HIGH chance for extension or direct employment

Work Location: Plano, TX (Fully onsite, M-F)

Pay rate: $57-61.11/hr w2 + Benefit options

Top Skills/Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience is required
• Candidates without portfolios or work examples will not be considered
• Experience writing scripts for media/videos and/or training
• Open to agency or corporate experience
• Nice to have consumer electronics technical or script writing experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Film/Video or Animation (Nice to have), or equivalent professional experience of 3-5 years
• Understanding of consumer electronics and home appliances, including common product features, terminology, and customer use cases
• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe CC suite, particularly Premiere and After Effects
• Familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator are also preferred
• Familiarity with manipulation and animation of existing vector imagery, such as diagrams or renderings from product user manuals, to be used as graphic elements in live-action videos, or animated elements
• Knowledge of camera operation principles
• Knowledge of video editing principles
• Able to work with scripts or outlines and translate them into shooting scripts for dynamic videos that cast products in the best possible light
• Able to re-work technical language (ie. user manuals) into smooth, explanatory voiceover and text - the ideal candidate will have a passion for explaining technical processes to a layperson, and will strive to create videos in which voiceover, text, graphics, and image all work together to provide information in the most efficient, engaging way possible
• The ideal candidate will be experienced in working in a corporate environment, comfortable communicating via office email, drive conversations to get needed information, and follow common corporate communications etiquette
• Time management is extremely important - the candidate must be able to work and provide updates on multiple projects, proactively call out roadblocks and risks, meet deadlines, ask questions when needed, and desire to grow in their role
• The ideal candidate makes the job their first priority, works quickly, and contributes to the team

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