Copy & Script Writer

Experience: 2+ Years
Department: Creative
Employment Type: Full-time
*The Role*
The ideal candidate is someone who understands advertising, branding, social media, storytelling and filmmaking, and can take an idea from a brief all the way to the screen. A strong interest in films, screenwriting, pop culture and emerging social media formats is an added brownie point.
*What we're looking for*
• 2+ years of experience in advertising, digital content, social media or creative agencies
• Proficient in both Telugu and English, with strong writing and conversational skills
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, formats and trends
• Ability to develop social media content strategies and content ideas
• Passion for screenwriting, filmmaking and visual storytelling
• Understanding of film production and the filmmaking process
• Ability to write scripts that are creative, concise, conversational and visually executable
• Ability to adapt writing styles across different brands, audiences and platforms
• Comfortable working with directors, assistant directors, editors, designers, photographers and clients
• Ability to take creative feedback and refine work without losing the core idea
• Strong research skills and curiosity about brands, advertising, films, pop culture and internet culture
• A portfolio of scripts, campaigns, social content or other creative work is preferred
*Responsibilities*
• Develop and execute social media content ideas for brands, from ideation and writing to filming and final execution
• Write ad films, social media reels, digital campaigns, branded content, video scripts, dialogues, captions and campaign copy
• Develop creative concepts based on client briefs, brand objectives and audience insights
• Plan social media content pillars, formats and recurring content properties
• Stay constantly updated with social media trends, memes, formats, creators and emerging content behaviour
• Collaborate closely with the direction department to translate scripts and ideas into effective visual executions
• Work with editors and post-production teams to ensure the final output reflects the creative intent
• Participate in pre-production discussions, recce, scripting, shot planning and production
• Write scripts keeping in mind locations, talent, production limitations, camera, performance and editing
• Develop multiple creative routes and variations for campaigns and social content

Work arrangement
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