Script Writer

About the Role

Hype Matter is seeking a creative Scriptwriter with the potential to grow into a Junior Content Director. This role involves end-to-end involvement in the creative process for short-form video content, from idea generation to final reel.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fresh, entertaining, and brand-relevant Instagram Reel ideas.
• Write catchy hooks, scripts, POVs, skits, dialogues, meme formats, interviews, and UGC concepts.
• Research trending formats, creators, memes, and internet culture.
• Transform trends into original concepts tailored for various brands.
• Plan content calendars and prepare shoot-ready scripts.
• Create shoot briefs detailing talent, locations, props, references, and required shots.
• Attend shoots and learn to direct creators, models, actors, and brand employees.
• Collaborate with videographers to execute creative vision.
• Brief video editors, communicating storytelling, tone, pacing, and references.
• Review edited videos and provide creative feedback.
• Analyze content performance metrics (views, shares, saves, audience response).
• Take ownership of assigned content projects from inception to final reel.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to generate funny, interesting, or unexpected ideas.
• Understanding of Gen-Z humour, memes, trends, and social media culture.
• Knowledge of what makes a Reel engaging and shareable.
• Enjoyment of writing conversations, dialogues, hooks, and short-form stories.
• Visual thinking ability to translate scripts into filmed content.
• Comfort in communicating ideas and collaborating with a team.
• Openness to feedback and willingness to experiment.
• Proactive, curious, and passionate about content creation.
• Instagram Reels and short-form video formats.
• Content for nightlife, clubs, cafes, real estate, events, and lifestyle brands.

Qualifications

• Freshers with strong creative instincts and a good portfolio are welcome.
• Candidates with relevant experience can apply.

The role offers a structured training program for the first 3 months, followed by a progression to Junior Content Director with salary increments.