Vertical Drama Screenwriter: Craft Addictive Episodes

DramaWave; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DramaWave is seeking exceptional writers to develop original vertical dramas for premium live-action and AI productions. You will craft emotionally engaging characters, structure episodes with clear arcs, and drive paywall momentum across Noah North American and global audiences.

The role values collaboration, rapid iteration, and deep understanding of commercial storytelling, including world-building and visual storytelling aligned with production realities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to craft vertical drama with clear act breaks and episode pacing.
• Proven skill in creating emotionally resonant character arcs across short-form formats.
• Experience writing for multiple genres and formats, including live-action and AI-driven productions.

Responsibilities

• Develop original vertical drama concepts and adaptations across genres.
• Write and revise complete vertical series from concept to final scripts.
• Build story frameworks, character arcs, episode engines, reversals, cliffhangers, and paywall momentum.

Skills

Story structure

Character development

Serial writing

AI understanding

Job description

DramaWave is seeking exceptional writers to develop original vertical dramas for premium live-action and AI productions. You will craft emotionally engaging characters, structure episodes with clear arcs, and drive paywall momentum across Noah North American and global audiences.

The role values collaboration, rapid iteration, and deep understanding of commercial storytelling, including world-building and visual storytelling aligned with production realities.