Story Plot Developer

Posted 3 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

In this role, you will research real-life incidents and develop detailed story plots that will serve as the foundation for our scriptwriting team. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in the psychological drama, crime, mystery, bizarre behaviour and thrillers. Responsibilities Story Plot Development: Create detailed story plots inspired from real-life incidents, including character arcs, conflict, suspense, twists, and a clear narrative structure for the scriptwriter. Research True Incidents: Identify and research real-life stories involving drama, mystery, bizarre events, thrillers and unusual human behavior. Creative Inputs: Add storytelling ideas, emotional hooks, unexpected turns, and plot twists to make each story more engaging and cinematic. Collaboration: Work closely with the creative and scriptwriting team to ensure the stories align with the channel’s style, tone, and audience expectations. Requirements Strong interest in US based psychological drama, mystery, crime, bizarre incidents, thrillers, and true-story-based content. The ideal candidate should regularly consume content in these genres, such as books, documentaries, films, podcasts, YouTube channels, or articles. Strong storytelling sense with the ability to structure incidents into engaging plots. Excellent written communication skills in English. Familiarity with online research tools, articles, news platforms, Reddit, forums, YouTube, podcasts, and other public sources. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and provide well-organized research material. Preferred Qualifications Experience or interest in storytelling, creative writing, research, journalism, content creation, screenwriting, true crime, documentaries, or digital media. Prior experience in researching stories, writing summaries, developing plots, or creating content for YouTube, podcasts, short films, documentaries, or social media platforms will be a plus. Role Type: Contract Compensation: Attractive compensation based on quality of work

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $12.00

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    $38.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Creative Writing
Fiction Writing
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About the client
Member since Apr 18, 2022
  • India
    Delhi9:26 PM
  • $8.7K total spent
    72 hires, 39 active

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