Freelance Script Writer - Short Form Comedy Series

Role Description
FREELANCE SCRIPTWRITER - SHORT-FORM COMEDY SERIES - English
Location: Remote | Delhi candidates preferred
Contract: Freelance / Project-Based
Start Date: October 2026
We are seeking an experienced Short-Form Comedy Scriptwriter to join the development of a 100-episode digital series, with episodes approximately 30–60 seconds in length in English.
The series is character-led, with recurring characters and an established creative direction. We are looking for a writer who understands how to create highly engaging short-form content that captures attention immediately and keeps viewers watching through to the end.
Key Responsibilities
Write 30–60 second scripts across a 100-episode series
Develop scripts from provided concepts, situations and creative direction
Create strong hooks within the opening seconds to capture attention
Build engaging scenes with clear pacing, progression and a strong comedic payoff
Write natural, memorable dialogue and character-driven humour
Maintain consistency in character voice, personality and tone
Understand what drives audience retention, engagement and sharing
Work collaboratively through feedback and revisions
Deliver scripts according to agreed batch deadlines
Where required, attend filming in Delhi to observe production, support the team and make any necessary last-minute script adjustments
Experience & Skills
Demonstrable experience writing short-form comedy content
Experience writing for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts or similar platforms
Strong understanding of hooks, audience retention, pacing and engagement
Excellent dialogue and character-writing skills
Strong comedic timing and ability to deliver a payoff within a short runtime
Ability to turn a simple situation into an entertaining and highly watchable piece of content
Excellent organisation and ability to consistently meet deadlines
Understanding of Indian and/or Indian diaspora humour is desirable
Location & Production
The role is primarily remote; however, Delhi-based candidates are preferred as filming will take place in Delhi.
The successful candidate may occasionally be required to attend set during production to observe how the scripts translate on camera, support the production team and make any necessary last-minute script adjustments.
Project Timeline
Commencement: October 2026
Full project: 100 scripts finalised by late November 2026
Project Fee
This is a project-based engagement. A fixed project fee will be agreed based on experience, portfolio and scope, rather than a per-script rate.
Payment will be made in agreed project stages.
Please include your expected project fee for the full 100-episode project when applying.
How to Apply
Please email your application to:
hr@heeraventuresgroup.com
Subject: Scriptwriter
Please include your portfolio, relevant writing samples and expected project fee.
You are welcome to provide anything else you feel would support your application, including additional examples of your work, creative ideas or relevant experience.
Closing date: 30 September 2026
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Work arrangement
Yes