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Screenwriter - ReelShort (Contractor)

Crazy Maple Studio•Culver City, CA
•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Crazy Maple Studio is hiring a ReelShort Screenwriter to read web novels and adapt them into compelling screenplays. The role calls for proven writing experience and a strong interest in romance novels or television. The screenwriter will identify connections, organize complex material, solve problems creatively, provide peer feedback, and take part in script workshops. The ideal candidate has at least five years of writing experience and a strong interest in story writing, preferably romance or drama. The position involves writing original content and occasionally collaborating on published content, while using content and data to improve viewer and reader retention, chapter conversion, new-user tutorials, and marketing promotions. The role requires flexibility across time zones and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements

  • At least five years of screenwriting experience.
  • Strong creative screenwriting skills, particularly in romance and drama.
  • Bachelor’s degree in History, English, Fine Arts, Screenwriting, or a related field.
  • Comfort writing young adult romance and drama, which may include sensitive and triggering content.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong interest in reading novels.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the online reading or publishing industry, both historical and current.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility to work across different time zones.
  • Eagerness to learn and gain experience in the gaming and content industry.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience in content creation.

Responsibilities

  • Read web novels to understand their themes and plots and use them as references for writing original screenplays.
  • Analyze content and data to identify issues and develop optimization plans.
  • Write original content and occasionally collaborate on published content.
  • Use data to enhance in-app retention, book retention optimization, chapter conversion, new-user tutorials, and marketing promotions.
  • Provide constructive feedback and foster team collaboration.
  • Participate in script workshops.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Screenwriter salary in the US is approximately $105,000 per year, with a typical range of $80,000 to $130,000.
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