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  • Posted: Apr 24, 2018
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    Imisi Partners is an Africa focused business development company (BDC) with offices in Istanbul and Lagos. Our firm is essentially a hybrid between a traditional investment company and an operating company. We make investments in private, or in some cases public companies, typically with lower trading volumes, with an investment objective of providing fo...
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    Script Writer

    The script writer is responsible for creating every aspect of a script, including the dialogue, characters and plot by creating ideas and bringing stories to life. As a Script writer, you need to develop original ideas or adapt to an existing piece through editing and polishing scripts or pitching new story ideas.

    Scriptwriter Duties/ Functions/ Responsibilities

    • Getting feedback about the first draft of your work from producers or script editors
    • Researching background material
    • Laying out the screenplay to an agreed format
    • Coming up with themes and ideas
    • Preparing short summaries of your ideas and selling (known as 'pitching') them to Producers or development executives
    • Rewriting the script if necessary (you may need to do this several times before arriving at the final agreed version).
    • Developing believable plots and characters
    • passionate about writing and widely read

    REQUIREMENTS

    A degree in English, Journalism or a related field is required with 2 -5 years of experience in a similar field.

    SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

    A script writer must have:

    • Creativity and an 'original voice'
    • An excellent command of written English, and literary skills and devices
    • Motivation and self-discipline to work without supervision
    • The ability to work to tight deadlines
    • Knowledge of the literary marketplace, and of the audience they aim to reach
    • IT and typing skills

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