Scriptwriter / Story Developer

Company: Media Star AI

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana (In office)

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 1–2 years

Salary: ₹22,000 per month (gross)

Department: AI Video Production

Reports To: Content & Creative Strategy Lead

About Media Star AI

Media Star AI produces AI-powered entertainment content, including cinematic short dramas, concept films, and episodic storytelling. We are a small, fast-moving team where creative, production, and technology skills come together to tell stories for a new generation of viewers.

About the Role

We are looking for an imaginative and disciplined Scriptwriter / Story Developer to create the stories that power our short dramas. You will develop story ideas, series outlines, characters, and episode scripts written for fast, visual, AI-assisted production. You will work closely with the creative leads, storyboard artist, and AI video team, so this role suits someone who writes strong hooks, tight scenes, and emotionally gripping dialogue.

Key Responsibilities

Story Development

- Develop original story ideas, concepts, and series outlines for short dramas and episodic content.
- Build characters, relationships, story arcs, and world details that hold audience interest across episodes.
- Adapt ideas, themes, and approved source material into production-ready story formats.
- Create loglines, synopses, and pitch notes for internal review and client presentations.

Scriptwriting

- Write episode scripts with clear scenes, action, and natural dialogue suited to short-form viewing.
- Craft strong opening hooks, cliffhangers, and emotional turning points to improve audience retention.
- Write dialogue in Telugu, Hindi, and English, as required by each title.
- Revise scripts based on feedback from the creative and production teams within agreed timelines.

AI Production Alignment

- Write scripts with AI video production in mind: visual, shootable scenes with manageable characters, locations, and action.




- Prepare scene breakdowns, character descriptions, and visual notes that help storyboarding and AI generation.
- Work with the storyboard artist and AI video team to keep the final visuals true to the script.
- Support localization and dubbing by providing clean, final dialogue versions.

Coordination and Compliance

- Maintain organized script versions, story bibles, and character sheets with clear version history.
- Check scripts for originality, copyright, and sensitivity concerns before approval.
- Coordinate with the creative team on writer contracts, credits, and rights documentation where needed.
- Support required AI-generated content disclosures where AI tools assist the writing process.

Expected Deliverables
- Story concepts, loglines, and series outlines
- Character profiles and story bible for each title
- Final episode scripts with dialogue
- Scene breakdowns for the storyboard and AI video teams
- Organized script library with version history
- Weekly writing progress updates to the Content & Creative Strategy Lead

Required Skills
- Strong creative writing and screenwriting skills
- Understanding of story structure, character development, and pacing
- Ability to write engaging dialogue and short-form hooks
- Script formatting and scene writing
- Writing proficiency in English and Telugu; Hindi is a plus
- Familiarity with short dramas, web series, or episodic storytelling
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple scripts at once
- Good communication and willingness to accept feedback

Preferred Tools
- Google Docs and Google Sheets
- Final Draft,



Celtx, WriterDuet, or similar screenwriting tools
- ChatGPT / Claude for brainstorming, outlining, and script support
- Canva or similar tools for pitch and story decks
- Google Drive for script and version management

Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Film, Mass Communication, Literature, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 1–2 years of experience in scriptwriting, content writing, story development, or a related role
- A portfolio of scripts, short stories, or writing samples is required

Valuable to Have
- Experience writing for short dramas, web series, films, ads, or social media content
- Understanding of Indian audiences, regional storytelling, and cultural nuances
- Experience writing with AI tools while keeping a distinctive voice
- Basic understanding of cinematography and shot planning
- Connections with writer communities or film schools

Success Metrics (First 90 Days)
- Scripts delivered on schedule with minimal revision rounds
- Strong hooks and episode endings that support audience retention
- Complete story bible and character sheets for every active title
- Scripts that translate smoothly to storyboards and AI video generation
- Originality and disclosure records maintained for every title

What We Offer
- Opportunity to work at the front line of AI-powered entertainment
- Hands-on exposure to how stories move from script to AI-generated screen
- Collaboration with creative and production leaders
- Learning and growth in a young, fast-moving company

Work Schedule and Location Full-time, on-site in Hyderabad, Telangana.

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed with your resume and links or files of your writing samples. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and a short writing task.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Scriptwriter / Story Developer (Hyderabad)
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