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Key Responsibilities

Write, edit, and refine scripts for TV programs and media content
Support the scene planning with a creative idea, develop visual storytelling concepts by keeping the sequence and program flow
Adapt trending topics and everyday situations into comedic content
Ensure all scripts are accurate, written originally, funny, and engaging scripts for comedy shows and segments with the production needs
Develop relatable characters with relative punchlines, hooks, story bored development and strong humorous storylines finalizing it with cliffhanger
Revise scripts based on feedback and production needs
Collaborate closely with production teams, actors, and content teams to bring ideas to life
Use AI tools to generate effectively to improve, develop and optimize scripts creative idea

Requirements

Able to write comedic content
Experience in scriptwriting, directing, television, digital content creation and film production
Strong knowledge of script structure, basics directing skill and storytelling techniques
Applicants must demonstrate fluency in both English and Amharic across all four language skills.
Ability to effectively communicate and work with AI tools and prompt development for script purpose
Creative thinking, attention to detail,
Able to feet in to submitting deadlines
Previous experience in media, comic scriptwriting and directing is an advantage

Remark

Please don’t apply unless you feet in to the above requirement and criteria’s

How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their CV and sample scripts to abbaytvhr@gmail.com

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Script Writer (Comedy)

Media & Entertainment

Skills And Expertise

Addis Ababa

Abbay Media