Scriptwriter / Content Strategist – Vertical Micro Drama

1 Month ago • 4 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Scriptwriter & Content Strategist will create engaging scripts for 90-second episodic content, crafting plot twists and cliffhangers tailored for mobile consumption. Responsibilities include collaborating on story arcs, reviewing external scripts, and managing writing workflows. The role requires exceptional fiction writing skills, understanding of audience retention, and the ability to balance creative voice with content structure. The individual will also lead the review of external scripts and manage our growing writers’ room.
Must have:
  • Exceptional fiction writing skills with a strong grasp of visual storytelling
  • Experience writing for short-format, episodic, or reel-style content
  • Deep understanding of audience retention patterns in vertical video formats
  • A love for character-driven narratives, emotional tension, and cliffhanger rhythm
  • Ability to balance creative voice with content structure and pacing demands
Good to have:
  • Prior experience in managing or mentoring a writers’ room
  • Familiarity with screenwriting software (Final Draft, Celtx, etc.)
  • Passion for Indian pop culture, youth trends, and bingeable content

Job Details

Type: Full-Time | Location: Bangalore


Experience: 4+ years in short-form storytelling, fiction writing, or digital content


About the Role:

We're building a powerhouse of 90–120 second episodes that hook viewers in the first 3 seconds and leave them begging for the next one. As our in-house Scriptwriter & Content Strategist, you'll be the brain behind the plot twists, emotional punches, and binge-worthy cliffhangers.

You’ll also lead the review of external scripts and manage our growing writers’ room.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Write engaging, fast-paced scripts for vertical 90s episodic content
  • Craft hooks, escalations, mini twists, and cliffhangers tailored for mobile consumption
  • Collaborate on story arcs and character development across 60–80 episode series
  • Review, edit, and structure scripts submitted by external production houses
  • Maintain tone, pace, and plot consistency across all episodes
  • Curate references and format guides for external writers
  • Lead script feedback sessions and manage internal/external writing workflows


You Should Have:

  • Exceptional fiction writing skills with a strong grasp of visual storytelling
  • Experience writing for short-format, episodic, or reel-style content
  • Deep understanding of audience retention patterns in vertical video formats
  • A love for character-driven narratives, emotional tension, and cliffhanger rhythm
  • Ability to balance creative voice with content structure and pacing demands


Bonus Points:

  • Prior experience in managing or mentoring a writers’ room
  • Familiarity with screenwriting software (Final Draft, Celtx, etc.)
  • Passion for Indian pop culture, youth trends, and bingeable content

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