Screenwriter (Mid/Sr)

4 Days ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Codeway's Drama Pops platform seeks a Mid/Sr Screenwriter passionate about romance and drama for short-form vertical dramas. Responsibilities include writing engaging, fast-paced scripts; developing original content and adapting web novels; creating detailed series outlines with strong character arcs and cliffhangers; providing script feedback; collaborating with the creative team; and staying updated on industry trends. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of screenwriting experience in drama, romance, or young adult genres, excellent English skills, exceptional storytelling abilities, and a deep interest in rom-coms and young adult dramas. Familiarity with Asian dramas and web novels is a plus.
Must have:
  • 5+ years screenwriting experience (drama, romance, YA)
  • Excellent English (written & spoken)
  • Exceptional storytelling skills
  • Passion for romance & drama
  • Web novel understanding
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's degree (related field)
  • Familiarity with Asian & vertical dramas
  • Knowledge of web novel industry

Job Details

ABOUT CODEWAY

Codeway was founded in 2020 with a vision of turning strong ideas into sector-leading mobile products.

Today, Codeway is a thriving tech company with multiple sector-leading apps, and is home to 255+ bright & curious minds in Istanbul, Turkey.

We create mobile applications that millions of users love. We curate bold ideas and transform them into fast-growing products - from concept, through development, up to global market expansion. Our products have reached over 250 million users across 160 countries in six continents- and we’re just getting started.

If you’re passionate about mobile apps and want to be part of a long-term project, join us and let's build the future together.

POSITION

Drama Pops is a fast-growing short-form drama platform, delivering addictive romance and drama stories to a global audience. We specialize in vertical dramas with high engagement, cliffhangers, and compelling storytelling.

We’re looking for a Screenwriter (Mid/Sr) who has a deep passion for storytelling, particularly in romance and drama. If you love web novels, rom-coms, and the intensity of young-adult dramas, this role is perfect for you!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING?

·  Write compelling scripts for vertical dramas, ensuring they are engaging, fast-paced, and emotionally gripping.

·  Develop original content and collaborate on existing IPs.

·  Read and analyze web novels to understand their themes, tropes, and structures for adaptation and inspiration.

·  Create detailed outlines for new series, ensuring strong character arcs, twists, and cliffhangers.

·  Provide feedback on scripts from other writers and collaborate with the creative team.

·  Stay up to date with trends in vertical drama and analyze new releases across platforms.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING?

·  Minimum 5 years of screenwriting experience in drama, romance, or young-adult genres.

·  Excellent English skills, both written and spoken.

·  Exceptional storytelling skills, with a strong grasp of emotional beats, cliffhangers, and character-driven narratives.

·  Passion for romance and drama, with a deep interest in rom-coms, young-adult dramas, and high-stakes storytelling.

·  Strong interest in reading novels, especially web novels, and understanding their narrative structures.

·  Bachelor’s degree in History, English, Fine Arts, Screenwriting, or a related field is a plus.

·  Familiarity with Asian dramas and vertical dramas is a big plus.

·  Knowledge of the web novel industry and its trends is highly preferred.

THE RECRUITING PROCESS

We are committed to keeping our recruitment process short and transparent. Here’s how it looks like:

1. Application: Send us your CV or LinkedIn profile. You can also just write a few words about yourself.

2. Case Study: We might send you a task to solve.

3. Talent & Culture Interview: Let’s talk about your experience & expectations and see what we can achieve together.

4. Technical Interview: You will meet with future team lead to go over the case and your technical capabilities in detail.

5.  Reference Check: We will contact your references to gain insights into your past experiences and work ethic.

6. Welcome Aboard! You are now a part of the team.

Your personal data that will be collected through your applications made due to this advertisement will be processed automatically by the data controller Codeway in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK") and relevant legislation for the purpose of conducting job application processes. You can access detailed information on this matter from the page at . Codeway processes the personal data of job applicants in accordance with relevant legislation. "" summarizes the data processing procedures during the application process.

Bu ilan sebebiyle yapacağınız başvurular aracılığıyla toplanacak kişisel verileriniz veri sorumlusu Codeway tarafından 6698 sayılı Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu (“KVKK”) ve ilgili mevzuat kapsamında iş başvuru süreçlerinin yürütülmesi amacıyla otomatik yollarla işlenecektir. Detaylı bilgiye adresindeki   sayfasından ulaşabilirsiniz. Codeway, iş başvurusu yapan adayların kişisel verilerini, ilgili mevzuat çerçevesinde işlemektedir. başvuru sürecindeki veri işleme süreçlerini özetler.

COVID-19 Update: Codeway is closely following the COVID-19 situation and ensuring team member and candidate safety. All interviews are now held virtually. Office use is completely optional until the pandemic is over. Please stay safe!

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We're leveraging AI research and investing in R&D operations to ensure the excellence of the technologies implemented in our apps and build new category-defining apps in the consumer space.


Today, Codeway has more than ten mobile products live across various industries, such as photo editing, productivity, utility, and more. Our two top-performing apps, Wonder AI Art Generator, became the most downloaded AI Art app during 2023, and Chat & Ask AI Chatbot became one of the most downloaded AI chatbot apps in April 2023. In the App Store, while Wonder keeps 4th place in the Graphic & Design category, Chat & Ask AI is in 11th place in Productivity.


Since its launch, the company's portfolio of apps has had over 150M users. Codeway has been certified with Great Place to Work for two consecutive years and also got the 1st place in Great Place to Work in Turkey™ 2023, 1st place in Best Workplaces in Technology™ 2023, 2nd place in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023, and 6th place in Best Workplaces in Europe™ 2023. Codeway also gets recognition from LinkedIn by getting into the LinkedIn Top Startups 2023 list.


We are currently preparing to release more apps across multiple categories with a focus on the intersection of AI and mobile apps. Much has changed since our early days, but our appetite for growth and our company culture centered around autonomy & trust have stayed the same.

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