Remote based vertical drama scriptwriter - a job post by Karen Seah

About the job

Freelance | Remote | Vertical Drama |PAID

We are an International Emmy nominated international production company pivoting into vertical dramas, and we're looking for talented screenwriters to help craft engaging, dialogue-driven scripts for vertical dramas. Projects typically range from 50-70 episodes, with each episode running between 1-2 minutes. Genres focus on stories for female audiences, including but not limited to romance, revenge, fantasy and comedy.

What We are Looking for
Someone that already has experience scriptwriting vertical dramas. You must be able to show us that you have done a slate.
• Develop fully scripted vertical drama episodes from supplied concepts
• Craft emotionally resonant, character-driven dialogue
• Collaborate with creative leads to shape tone, pacing, and structure
• Revise based on feedback and editorial direction Scripts are usually 1–2 minutes per episode 

You Must Possess

• English writing fluency

• Have a background in screenwriting

• Have some understanding of the vertical drama market and popular storytelling trends 

• Are collaborative, efficient, and open to creative feedback 

• Can meet deadlines reliably and communicate professionally

Compensation: can range between USD$2000-$3000 per project and fees are based on your skill, creative level

Work Setup: • Fully remote

To Apply: Please send: 

• Your CV or portfolio 

• 1–2 writing samples (vertical drama) 

• A short note about your experience with screenwriting and storytelling 

• A brief statement showing your understanding of the current vertical drama market 

Send materials to: info@refinery-media.com with Subject line: Vertical Drama Screenwriter – [Your Name]