Script Writer
2 months ago
Whitechapel, United Kingdom
Al-Khair Foundation
Full time
Job DescriptionRole Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Script Writer & Voice Over Artist to join our team at Al-Khair Foundation. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for creating engaging and compelling scripts for various production genres, including documentaries, promotions, news, advertisements, and fillers.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and write high-quality scripts that meet the project's goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with producers, directors, and other team members to ensure script alignment with the director's vision and project goals.
- Conduct thorough research on the documentary's subject matter, including historical context, interviews, articles, books, and primary sources.
- Write engaging and concise narration, dialogues, and voiceovers that resonate with the target audience.
- Ensure the script aligns with the documentary's purpose and communicates the intended message.
- Work closely with the producer and other team members to refine the script during production.
- Coordinate the reading of voice overs with the relevant production and technical personnel.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent scriptwriting, screenwriting, and scripting skills.
- Experience in video production and audio recording.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Adaptability and ability to work on a variety of subjects and genres.
- Strong communication skills to convey complex information in a clear and engaging manner.
- Advantage of video editing skills.
- Good knowledge and understanding of a studio environment.
- Good IT skills with the ability to understand basic software used with an IT component.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change.
- Ability to work well on own initiative.
- Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role and meet the business needs.
Person Specification:
- Good passes in Maths and English at GCSE, O'levels or equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrable experience in print media for marketing purposes.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a studio environment with a similar target audience.
- Good knowledge and understanding of a studio environment.
- Good IT skills with the ability to understand basic software used with an IT component.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change.
- Ability to work well on own initiative.
- Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role and meet the business needs.