Remote Scriptwriter - Film & Television

Placements24; Upington; Híbrido; ZAR 279.000 - 502.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Flexible project-based bonuses andRoy

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly imaginative Remote Scriptwriter specialized in Film & Television to craft original screenplays for diverse projects. Join a fully remote team and collaborate with producers and directors to shape engaging, market-ready narratives.

Ideal candidates bring proven screenwriting experience, strong storytelling and dialogue skills, and proficiency with Final Draft or Celtx, while delivering high-quality work in a remote setup.

Formación

• Proven experience as a screenwriter with produced or high-quality scripts.
• Strong storytelling and dialogue writing abilities.
• Ability to work remotely and incorporate feedback.

Responsabilidades

• Write original screenplays for feature films, TV series, and short films.
• Develop story arcs, backstories, and engaging dialogues.
• Adapt existing works into screenplays.
• Collaborate remotely with producers and directors to refine scripts.
• Research for historical accuracy, factual depth, and themes.
• Format scripts to industry standards using screenwriting software.

Conocimientos

Screenwriting

Dialogue writing

Storytelling

Remote collaboration

Herramientas

Final Draft

Celtx

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly imaginative and skilled Remote Scriptwriter specializing in Film & Television to join their innovative team. This fully remote position offers the unique opportunity to craft compelling narratives and dialogue for exciting projects within the Arts & Entertainment industry. You will work closely with producers and directors to develop original screenplays, adapt existing material, and contribute to the creative vision of various productions. The ideal candidate is a passionate storyteller with a proven ability to write engaging and commercially viable scripts from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Write original screenplays for feature films, television series, and short films based on provided concepts or briefs.
• Develop compelling story arcs, character backstories, and engaging dialogue that captivates audiences.
• Adapt existing literary works or other source materials into successful screenplays.
• Collaborate remotely with producers, directors, and other creative team members to refine scripts and incorporate feedback.
• Conduct research to ensure historical accuracy, factual correctness, and thematic depth in scripts.
• Format scripts according to industry standards using professional screenwriting software.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a screenwriter or script developer, with a portfolio of produced or high-quality spec scripts, ideally within the Film & Television domain.
• Exceptional storytelling, dialogue writing, and character development skills.
• Proficiency in professional screenwriting software (e.g., Final Draft, Celtx).
• Strong understanding of narrative structure, pacing, and cinematic techniques.
• Ability to receive and integrate constructive criticism effectively in a remote collaboration setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project-based bonuses and royalties.
• Fully remote position enabling flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the Film & Television sector of Arts & Entertainment .
• Collaborative and creative environment with industry professionals.
• Support for continuous professional development in screenwriting.