Vaga de Script Writer

It is an amazing time to join Pocket FM as we continue shaping the future of audio entertainment both in India and in the World. We are front-ending the category creation for the audio OTT landscape and building the largest repository of audio streaming content across formats like audio series, audiobooks and podcasts, through our unique story telling approach. Pocket FM has grown to over 130million listeners across the globe, with active listeners spending an average of over 110 minutes every day. We are a Series C funded start-up backed by some of the marquee investors like Naver, Goodwater Capital, Lightspeed, Tanglin Venture Partners and others. Responsibilties: Develop and oversee the production of original scripted series from pitch through ongoing production. Read and give notes on outlines, scripts, and ongoing series. Foster and maintain relationships with; writers, authors, and reps. Bring in projects for development through pitches or submissions. Generate new show ideas/concepts and identify writers who can execute them. Ensure that ongoing series scripts are delivered on schedule. Identify trends in the marketplace and work to serve those appetites. Collaborate with other departments to identify ideas/concepts based on market testing and to evaluate performance of ongoing series. Work with writers to creatively adjust ongoing stories to maximize retention. Qualifications: 2+ years of Creative level or above experience at a studio, network or production company. Or, Literary Agency/Management Company experience. Ability to manage multiple projects under time constraints. Prior network of writers and reps Strong understanding of story, theme, tone, structure, plot, and narrative arcs. Excellent communication skills Collaborative Proactive, self-motivator, problem solver Attention to detail and ability to prioritize Passion for storytelling and content