Junior Scriptwriter/Junior Writer

The Junior Scriptwriter/Junior Writer supports the script development processes by supporting the origination or development of an idea for consideration by key stakeholders. He/She identifies relevant sources for research, collates and assesses information from various sources. He verifies sources of information, based on industry requirements and presents findings to the decision-makers for development of program ideas. He assists the scriptwriter with the development of scripts and checks the accuracy of the final written materials. He also checks for any conflicts with legal, compliance and copyright requirements. He is expected to work in an unstructured work environment with less defined job scope and working hours and be comfortable in working across all production genres. He is required to have effective fact checking and concise writing capability, with the ability to select relevant materials to be presented. He should to be able to conceptualize ideas and possesses an understanding of the pre-production and production process. He should be effective in managing relationships in order to liaise with multiple stakeholders.