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Scriptwriter (Junior / Mid / Senior)
The Legends Agency
Multimedia Journalist: Print, Digital & Events
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Scriptwriter Junior / Mid / Senior
Job summary
A prominent global creative agency in Somerset East is looking for a Scriptwriter (Junior/Mid/Senior) to craft engaging scripts for clients across various sectors such as healthcare and fintech. You will transform complex client objectives into clear narratives while collaborating closely with teams. Candidates should have 1-10 years of experience in scriptwriting. The role includes relocation perks covering flights and accommodation assistance, providing an enriching lifestyle at the foot of the Boschberg Mountains.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 1–10 years of professional scriptwriting experience.
- Strong understanding of narrative structure.
- Ability to simplify complex topics into clear messaging.
Responsibilities
- Transform client objectives into engaging scripts.
- Collaborate with production teams on client visions.
- Write scripts that simplify complex industry concepts.
- Support producers on multiple concurrent projects.
Skills
Education
Scriptwriter (Junior / Mid / Senior)
Bring brand stories to life through smart, engaging scripts for global clients.
Location: Somerset East, Eastern Cape (In-house – Relocation support offered) | Salary: Junior: R15k–R20k | Mid-weight: R20k–R30k | Senior: R25k–R35k per month
Our client is a global leader in explainer video production, creating smart, story-driven content for major international brands including Pfizer, GitLab, and the World Bank. With a focus on simplifying the complex, their creative team thrives in a fast-paced, high-output environment based in the scenic town of Somerset East.
Scriptwriter (Junior / Mid / Senior)
As a Scriptwriter, you\'ll transform detailed client objectives into clear, compelling scripts that drive creative video production. Whether you\'re early in your career or bring a decade of experience, you\'ll play a crucial role in shaping narratives across sectors like healthcare, fintech, and international development. The role involves close collaboration with producers, designers, and animators to ensure each script delivers on vision and impact.
- Bring 1–10 years of scriptwriting experience into a high-output creative environment
- Collaborate with production teams to interpret and deliver on client visions
- Write engaging scripts that simplify complex concepts across diverse industries
- Coordinate with animators and designers to align final output with the script
- Support producers on multiple concurrent projects (with up to 100 active projects)
- Join client calls to clarify objectives and receive feedback
- 1–10 years of professional scriptwriting experience (agency or journalism backgrounds welcome)
- University degree preferred (especially in Journalism or English Language for junior candidates)
- Highly creative with a strong grasp of narrative and structure
- Able to quickly understand complex topics and simplify them into clear messaging
- Comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong computer skills and adaptability
- Flights to relocate covered
- First months rent and security deposit paid (deposit is yours to keep when you leave)
- Hands-on help finding accommodation in Somerset East
- Live and work at the foot of the Boschberg Mountains with low living costs, no traffic, and a lifestyle rich in natural beauty
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.