Job Title: Scriptwriter

Squad: MarComm

Location: Warren, Ohio / Remote Considered

Job Type: Contract, Part-Time

The D5 Group seeks a skilled Scriptwriter to develop compelling scripts for a strategic communications marketing campaign. This role involves creating impactful scripts for video and audio segments that align with the campaign's goals. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with experience creating narratives that engage and resonate with diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Script Development:

• Write engaging scripts for video content, including interviews, storytelling segments, and informational pieces.

• Work separately with the Cinematographer for video content and with Sound United Podcast Studio for audio content such as podcast segments and interviews.

Research and Storyboarding:

• Conduct background research and collaborate with market researchers to ensure scripts are accurate and relatable.

• Create outlines and storyboards to ensure clarity and cohesion across the script.

Editing and Revisions:

• Refine scripts based on feedback from the Marketing Strategist and other stakeholders.

• Ensure scripts are polished, clear, and production-ready.

Key Deliverables:

• Finalized scripts for video and audio segments aligned with campaign objectives.

• Outlines and storyboards for approval by campaign stakeholders.

• Revisions and refinements based on team and stakeholder feedback.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a scriptwriter for video, audio, or podcast content.

• Strong storytelling ability with a portfolio demonstrating effective scriptwriting, ideally within community-focused or social-impact projects.

• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

• Familiarity with interview-based content and audio production is a plus.

Compensation:

• Competitive project rate based on experience and qualifications.

• Estimated 30-40 hours of work for this project. Specific timelines and project expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating content for community outreach, social justice, or strategic communications campaigns.

• Experience with audio production and developing podcast scripts is a plus.

• Knowledge of SEO and digital marketing practices is beneficial but not required.

Benefits of the Role:

• Creative Freedom: We encourage creative input and ideas to make this campaign as engaging and impactful as possible.

• Collaborative Team Environment: You will work with a dynamic team, including marketers, creators, and designers, who will all contribute to the campaign's overall success.

• Meaningful Impact: Your work will be instrumental in creating engaging content that supports positive change within communities. By helping to enhance communication and build stronger connections, you’ll contribute to a campaign that aims to make a lasting difference.