Creative Writer

**Writer**

The writer devises the long-term storyline and outlines the overall story in sequence. He/She is to develop scripts for various audiences and ensures that the ideas appeal to them. He/She must ensure that overall quality, budget and schedule are in line with requirements. He/She seeks direction from the Creative Leadership team to execute the vision of desired content and works with various production teams to ensure that the story is translated to a visual concept appropriately. He/She understands technical and production constraints and may identify solutions for required story adaptations. He/She should also understand the production processes and have expert knowledge on regulatory requirements to identify legal issues that may occur.

He/She works either independently or in a team, and depending on the production requirements, he/she may be required to travel for work.

He/She should have a deep understanding of the target audience to create stories that engage them. He/She is effective at storytelling and has an expert grasp of the language.
- Approve the required budgets based on the copyright clearances required.
- Brainstorm ideas to shortlist options for managing copyright or legal issues.
- Develop the storyline with the Creative Leadership team based on the creative vision.
- Discuss the narrative and visual requirements with the creative leadership teams.
- Drive the development of the story based on agreed concepts and research.
- Evaluate concepts or ideas for suitability and potential audience appeal.
- Guide the team on legal clearances required.
- Guide the writers for development of immersive story elements.
- Guide writers to ensure quality writing of the script specifications conforms to requirements.
- Highlight possible legal and copyright issues that may hinder production.
- Lead secondary and primary research efforts to obtain factual information and authentic details.
- Manage budgets and plans for script production based on funding.
- Review final written materials to meet audiences and commissioners' preferences.
- Review research to understand the target audience in terms of concept, running time and format.
- Review scripts to ensure it aligns with commissioners' and publishers' requirements.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: $3,500.00 - $5,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus