Senior Scriptwriter — Hybrid (Remote) for TV, Film & Digital

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Industry networking events

Project-based bonuses

Home office setup

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Scriptwriter in Pretoria, Gauteng, to join a renowned production company. You will craft scripts for TV, film, and digital content, develop outlines and characters, and collaborate with directors and producers to bring visions to life.

Hybrid work from Pretoria with remote options enables flexible scheduling while maintaining deadlines. The role requires strong storytelling skills, excellent dialogue, and a portfolio of produced or optioned work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with produced or optioned work.
• Demonstrated ability to write across genres with strong narratives.
• Excellent command of language, grammar, and dialogue construction.
• Proficiency in screenwriting software such as Final Draft or Celtx.
• Understanding of screenplay structure and industry conventions.

Responsibilities

• Write original scripts for television, film, and digital platforms.
• Develop outlines, treatments, and character profiles.
• Craft authentic, nuanced dialogue serving the story.
• Adapt existing material into screenplay format.
• Collaborate with producers/directors/writers to refine scripts.
• Participate in story development meetings and contribute ideas.

Skills

Story structure

Character development

Dialogue writing

Research skills

Pitching ideas

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Screenwriting/Film Studies/English

Tools

Final Draft

Celtx

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Scriptwriter in Pretoria, Gauteng, to join a renowned production company. You will craft scripts for TV, film, and digital content, develop outlines and characters, and collaborate with directors and producers to bring visions to life.

Hybrid work from Pretoria with remote options enables flexible scheduling while maintaining deadlines. The role requires strong storytelling skills, excellent dialogue, and a portfolio of produced or optioned work.