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Scriptwriter

Headout
Location
Remote (India)
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Dex
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3-5 years of demonstrated narrative or scriptwriting output - audio, video, podcast or long-form storytelling
  • A writing sample that shows you can find a non-obvious story in a well-documented place
  • Strong research instincts with comfort digging past the first source
  • Comfort writing inside a structured creative framework and taking direct editorial notes
  • Curiosity about places you haven't lived in and ability to write convincingly about them
  • Reliable availability for iterative turnaround cycles typical of freelance engagements
Nice to have
  • Experience in documentary filmmaking or short-form video journalism
  • Prior freelance experience working to an external editorial framework
  • Interest in history, urban geography and place-based storytelling
What the job really is

As a Scriptwriter at Headout, you'll create immersive audio tour scripts for various global venues and neighborhoods, working within established frameworks. Your role involves researching compelling narratives, collaborating with producers, and revising scripts based on feedback to ensure high-quality storytelling. This position allows you to travel the world through your writing while honing your craft in a structured creative environment.

Things to weigh
  • Remote position based in India
  • Freelance role may involve variable income and job security
  • Structured creative role may not appeal to those seeking complete creative freedom
Job score2.8/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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