Scriptwriter/Writer

The Scriptwriter/Writer is responsible for creating blueprint and details of the script based on the concept or idea. With a deep understanding of the storyline, the target audience and the requirement of the creative leadership teams, he/she develops the story elements to translate the creative vision into a beautiful story for production. He works closely with the production teams to review and revise the script based on inputs to fit the potential audience appeal and enhance the suitability and marketability of the production. During the development process, he frequently reviews the work to ensure it meets required editorial standards. He also flags the possibilities of legalities that may occur in view of the regulatory requirements and local needs of the primary market and audience. He is expected to work under pressure so as to manage edits within a short time frame. He may be required to travel depending on the production requirements. He should have an understanding on how productions affect audiences and be familiar with the current formats of presenting screenplays. He should be well-versed with script-writing guidelines and techniques to be able to develop a full-length script that is production ready within required deadlines. He should also have a fundamental understanding of the process of translating script to various visual media, as well as knowledge of script requirements for immersive content. He should possess strong grammar and writing capability as well as creativity, patience, self-motivation and resilience, with excellent understanding of production processes.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills & Competencies

Concept Creation
Proficiency Level
"Lead concept generation, review and improve the creative process to obtain better original concepts."
4
Creative Storytelling
Proficiency Level
Refine storylines to enhance plots and strengthen appeal to the audience.
4
Narrative Design
Proficiency Level
Construct specific narrative elements towards the development of the overall content narratives.
3
Script Writing
Proficiency Level
Review ideas for scripts and create overarching storylines, themes, characters and universe.
4

Generic Skills & Competencies

Creative Thinking
Proficiency Level
Create original applications or ideas to reveal new possibilities and reshape goals through high level of innovativeness.
Advanced
Communication
Proficiency Level
"Articulate and discuss ideas and persuade others to achieve common outcomes "
Intermediate
Interpersonal Skills
Proficiency Level
Detect and decipher emotions of others to manage interpersonal relationships in social situations.
Intermediate
Teamwork
Proficiency Level
Establish teams, design and assess tasks to continually improve team effectiveness and cultivate a sense of organizational ownership and a cooperative working environment.
Advanced
Decision Making
Proficiency Level
Make decision of a simple or routine nature to achieve intended goals using given information and guidelines.
Basic

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

Conceptualise ideas for content

• Guide teams to conduct research on the subject matter based on the creative brief and storyline provided 
• Identify unconventional sources for the researcher to assist the scriptwriting process
• Conduct individual primary research to get a first-hand feel of the characters and other story elements
• Produce original ideas for consideration based on understanding of the audience
• Present the narratives and provide inputs on the visual and production requirements for key stakeholders' consideration

Develop story elements of script for content

• Create blueprints for script based on the research and creative vision of production teams 
• Revise the blueprints based on the inputs from production teams
• Write the narrative script describing in detail the plot, characters, physical environment, moods and dialogues
• Discuss content details with technical teams to ensure that it meets the desired standards and requirements
• Revise written material based on editorial and personal standards to meet expectations of production teams

Support copyright clearance of written materials

• Flag the possibilities of legal and copyright issues that may occur with the production of script 
• Propose options to modify script to avoid any copyright or legal issues
• Validate relevant copyright clearance fees and ensure it is accounted for in the budget for script development
• Prepare required documents to obtain legal clearance for production

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