United States
Sector
Keyword
Story-writer
Screen-writer
Content-writer
Minimum Graduation (preferably in Literature)
Certified training for Script-writer (programme aligned to MES/Q3002 released by Media & Entertainment Skills Council)
Minimum - 5+ years of work experience
The tasks a Script Writer is expected to perform include:
Writing full length scripts for production
Preparing or co-writing the script/screenplay/dialogue/lyrics for a range of productions and genres
Writing at least the screenplay and dialogue in case of an Indian film industry
Knowledge of norms and practices of script-writing followed by different production houses
Well-versed with the fundamental principles of story-telling and character psychology
Knowledge of the principles of action and dialogue writing, and how to use timing, pacing and characterization effectively
Adept with script formats and their styles, including script components like scene headings, parenthesis, description, scene transitions, action, dialogue, light and sound
Well-versed with the different genres of scripts and the entertaining elements
Knowledge of the elements of the script including the story premise, theme, plot, character profiles, structure, scene design, dialogue and key turning points
Adept with the basics of dramaturgy that include the nature of conflict, how characters and plots drive each other, escalating confrontation and a resolution delivering dramatic satisfaction
Proficient in Indian storytelling traditions, including an awareness of the two Indian myths, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata
Adept with the ability and imagination to convert reality into storylines by drawing inferences from sources such as news reports, interviews, real life characters and events, existing fact-based information, observation and publications or as per client brief
Well-versed with the culture and literary capacity of the audience and how to design narratives that are meaningfully comprehensible to them
Knowledge of researching and tapping into the sources for procuring information/background material that will enhance the dramatic merit of the script
Proficient in working on word processing software and screenwriting, formatting software like Final Draft, Movie Magic, Screenwriter and Celtx and using computers and the internet efficiently
Proficient in typing in regional language using Unicode
Knowledge of the laws and roles relevant for screenwriters, like protecting copyrights, contractual protocols, maintaining membership to the respective writersunion and adhering to the rules and protocols for writersprotection
Training in Script-writing/Creative-writing
Screenwriting skills
Dramatic interpretation skills
Good communication skills
Computer skills
Creative thinking
Script construction skills
Linguistics skills
It is a desk job
May need to handle a team
Travelling is a part of the job
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option maybe available
Working hours
Working hours are 8/9 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from company to company
Overtime is common
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
Shift system is available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe
This job is not considered to be hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards include strain on eyes, cervical spondylosis and lumbar spondylosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, mental stress, etc.
For freshers - INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 per month
For candidates with up to 2 yearsexperience - INR 40,000 to INR 45,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of Film and Television Sector in India
The Media and Entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country. The television segment in India accounts for over 40% of the revenues. It also contributes to above 35% of the revenues to the Indian advertising industry. The film industry, on the other hand, has seen a tremendous growth and has become a brand name in the recent years. This has helped it to enter the international market.
The current employment across Media & Entertainment sector is estimated to be over 1 million persons (in terms of direct employment only). The Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) on Entertainment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% to 14% between 2008 and 2022.
About 100 to 120 persons are required to produce a movie. Keeping in mind the current employment, and the expected growth in different segments in the industry, we project that the total employment in the Media and Entertainment industry would increase from about 1 to 1.1 million persons in 2008 to about 4 to 4.1 million persons in 2022, an incremental human resource requirement of about 3 million persons. All these factors put together is only going to increase the job opportunities for a script writer across towns and cities in India.
Self-employed
Publication houses across India
Media houses across India
Gaming companies across India
Animation companies across India
Production houses across India
Towns and cities across India
Will be updated
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