We’re looking for a creative short-form writer to work on a content project for a leading consumer brand. The work will primarily involve comedy, sketches and relatable everyday situations, but we’re looking for someone with a strong overall understanding of writing and storytelling. Someone who can write a funny sketch one day, an observational piece the next, and find an interesting way to tell a simple story in 30 seconds. The ability to make people laugh is important. But good writing comes first. What you’ll be doing Writing short-form scripts for Reels, Shorts and other social platforms Developing comedy sketches, creative concepts and relatable situations Finding compelling ways to tell stories within 15–60 seconds Writing sharp setups, punches, callbacks and satisfying endings Creating strong premises that hook the viewer quickly Writing natural, conversational and performable dialogue Exploring different tones, from comedy and observation to emotion, relatability and storytelling Finding creative ways to integrate brand requirements without compromising the core idea Collaborating with the creative and production team through ideation, writing and revisions The kind of writer we’re looking for You have a strong sense of comedy, but you’re not only a comedy writer. You understand why a joke works, when a punch should land, how to build an escalation and how to end a scene. You also understand character, conflict, emotion, observation and story. You can take a simple situation and find the interesting angle. You can make a viewer laugh, but you can also make them relate, feel something or simply think, “That is so true.” And most importantly, you know how to tell a story fast. Because when you only have 30 seconds,



every line, beat and reaction has to earn its place. Must have Previous experience writing short-form video content Strong overall writing and storytelling skills Strong understanding of comedy, sketches and social media storytelling A sharp sense of punches, timing, pacing and payoff Ability to write concise, engaging and natural dialogue Ability to develop stories and ideas that work within 15–60 seconds Strong command of conversational English/Hinglish Ability to write across different tones and formats Comfort with feedback, rewrites and collaborative writing A portfolio that demonstrates strong short-form writing Bonus points if you Have written comedy for Reels, Shorts or digital creators Have written sketches, branded content or social campaigns Have experience writing for actors and performers Understand visual storytelling and physical comedy Regularly consume and analyse short-form content Can generate multiple creative ideas from a single brief Know how to make a brand requirement feel like part of the story rather than an interruption Who should apply? If you think short-form is just about writing a few funny lines, this probably isn't for you. If you understand that even a 30-second video can have a premise, character, conflict, escalation and payoff, we'd love to hear from you. Experience: 1–4 years preferred, but exceptional writers with strong work samples are welcome to apply. To apply Please share your CV and 5–7 short-form scripts you have written. Published video links are preferred wherever available. Engagement: Full-time Location: Delhi NCR preferred. Writers from other cities are welcome to apply, provided they are open to relocating to Delhi NCR for the role.

📌 Short-Form Writer (India)
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