Script Writer

Key responsibilities:
● Approve relevant copyright clearance fees and ensure it is accounted for in the budget
for script development.
● Conduct primary research to understand the characters and other story elements.
● He/She works closely with the production teams to review and revise the script to fit
potential audience appeal.
● Create blueprints for scripts based on research and creative vision of production teams.
● Discuss content details with technical teams to ensure that it meets desired standards.
● Ensure there are no legal and copyright issues that could occur with the production of
script.
● Guide teams to conduct research on the subject matter based on the creative brief and
storyline provided.
● Identify sources for the researcher to assist the scriptwriting process.
● Prepare required documents to obtain legal clearance for production.

● Present the narratives and provide inputs on the visual and production requirements for
consideration.
● Produce original ideas for consideration based on the understanding of the audience.
● Propose options to modify script to avoid any copyright or legal issues.
● Revise the blueprints based on inputs from production teams.
● Revise written materials based on editorial and personal standards to meet expectations
of production teams.
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● He/She understands how productions affect audiences and is familiar with current
screenplay formats.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
● He/She should be familiar with script-writing guidelines and techniques to be able to
develop a full-length script within required deadlines.
● He/She should possess strong grammar and writing capability.
● He/She should also have a basic understanding on how to translate scripts to various
visual media.
● He/She is expected to work under pressure to manage edits within a short time frame.
● Excellent Writing skills in English and Arabic with ability to understand the Arabic
dialects.