Screenwriter

234 Naija is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Screenwriter
Job Location:
 Lagos

Job Description


  • We seek multitalented screenwriters to write scripts for movies and series. Screenwriters write every aspect of a script, from the dialogue to stage directions.
  • The best screenwriters are students of life. They observe people, places and things on a higher plane. They watch interactions and relationships with great interest because they know that they might be able to translate those experiences into stories later on.
  • Screenwriters are extremely adept at weaving together visual elements within plot and dialogue. The scriptwriting process tends to involve the following course of action: idea generation and research, planning, character development, and then writing.

Responsibilities

  • Describe stories in detail, including physical environments and the moods of the characters
  • Produce a synopsis and several scenes of a story (The shooting script entails camera, lighting and shot instructions)
  • Take into account the ideas of directors and producers during the preproduction process
  • Rewrite or make various versions of the scripts they are working on

Requirements

  • Strong grasp of English. Words should punch and leave an impact
  • Prior experience as a freelance writer or editor
  • Understand filmmaking and possess creative writing skills
  • Be an expert in film language and must understand structure and formatting
  • Excellent time management, stupendous research skills and a talent for networking
  • Patience, resilience, self-motivation and the ability to accept criticism