234 Naija is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Screenwriter
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
Application Closing Date
Monday, 31st December, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should attach a copy of their CV/photograph to:
[email protected] using 'Screenwriter' as the subject of the email.