Creative Scriptwriter for Film & TV

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Diverse projects

Studio environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a talented Scriptwriter to join its film and television production team. You will develop narratives, craft dialogue, and structure scripts for diverse projects, collaborating closely with producers, directors, and editors to bring stories to life on screen.

The ideal candidate will have proven writing experience, a solid grasp of story structure and pacing, and proficiency with Final Draft or Celtx.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with produced or developed work.
• Ability to develop narratives, characters, and dialogue.
• Strong understanding of story structure, pacing and dramatic tension.
• Proficiency in Final Draft or Celtx.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Write original screenplays, teleplays, and treatment documents based on provided concepts or new ideas.
• Develop well-rounded characters with believable motivations and arcs.
• Craft engaging dialogue that serves the story and reveals character.
• Revise and rewrite scripts based on feedback from producers, directors, and editors.
• Ensure scripts adhere to industry standards and formatting conventions.
• Collaborate effectively with the creative team throughout the development process.

Skills

Proven experience as a Scriptwriter or

Narrative development

Screenwriting software

Story structure & pacing

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Screenwriting, Film Studies, English, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Final Draft

Celtx

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a talented Scriptwriter to join its film and television production team. You will develop narratives, craft dialogue, and structure scripts for diverse projects, collaborating closely with producers, directors, and editors to bring stories to life on screen.

The ideal candidate will have proven writing experience, a solid grasp of story structure and pacing, and proficiency with Final Draft or Celtx.