WE ARE HIRING

SENIOR SCRIPT WRITER

DEAL SHOT | BUSINESS OTT CHANNEL

HYDERABAD-BASED ONLY • 10+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

ABOUT DEAL SHOT

Deal Shot is a Business OTT Channel focused on business stories, entrepreneurship, corporate developments, industry insights and the people shaping the world of commerce. We create engaging, informative and high-quality content for a business-focused audience.

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Script Writer who can turn complex business ideas, real-world stories and industry developments into compelling scripts for digital and OTT audiences. The ideal candidate brings solid storytelling skills, editorial judgement and the ability to write for multiple formats.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop original concepts, story ideas, episode outlines and scripts for Deal Shot’s business-focused OTT content.

Write engaging scripts for shows, interviews, explainers, profiles, documentaries, short-form videos and other digital formats.

Translate business, finance, entrepreneurship and industry topics into clear, accessible and compelling narratives.

Research subjects thoroughly, verify facts and work with editorial and production teams to maintain accuracy and credibility.

Create strong openings, structured narratives, engaging transitions and memorable conclusions that retain audience interest.

Collaborate with producers, directors, presenters, researchers and creative teams from concept development through final production.

Adapt scripts to suit different audiences, durations, platforms and content formats while maintaining Deal Shot’s editorial voice.

Incorporate feedback and revise scripts within agreed timelines without compromising quality.

Maintain consistency in tone, language, storytelling standards and editorial quality across programmes.

Stay informed about business trends, industry developments, media formats and audience preferences.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

10+ years of scriptwriting experience preferred, particularly in OTT, television, films,



digital media or the wider Media & Entertainment industry.

Strong writing and storytelling portfolio demonstrating work across relevant screen or digital formats.

Excellent command of language, narrative structure, dialogue, research and script formatting.

Ability to understand business topics and communicate them in an interesting, accurate and audience-friendly manner.

Experience working closely with production, editorial and creative teams.

Strong research, fact-checking, editing and storytelling skills.

Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and respond constructively to creative feedback.

A strong sense of originality, clarity, pacing and audience engagement.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

OTT platforms and digital content studios.

Film, television and documentary production houses.

Broadcasting networks and media organisations.

Digital news, business programming or factual entertainment teams.

Writers who have created business shows, interviews, profiles, explainers or documentary-style content.

Location requirement: Applicants must be based in Hyderabad. This is a Hyderabad-based opportunity.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A creative storyteller who can make business subjects engaging and easy to understand.

A writer with strong editorial judgement and the ability to balance creativity with factual accuracy.

A collaborative professional who can contribute ideas and take ownership of scripts from research to final draft.

A candidate who is passionate about building distinctive, high-quality content for a Business OTT channel.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates based in Hyderabad are invited to share their updated resume along with their best scriptwriting work samples or portfolio.

SEND YOUR RESUME & BEST WORK PORTFOLIO

[email protected]

Subject: Application – Senior Script Writer – Deal Shot

HYDERABAD-BASED CANDIDATES ONLY | 10+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Show us your best work. Help us tell the stories shaping the world of business.

Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Script Writer (Hyderabad)
🏢 GOLD SIKKA
📍 Hyderabad