19 Best Final Draft Specialists For Hire In New York

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$40 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (6 jobs)
I have 4 years experience as a writers' assistant in scripted TV and have been published by several online outlets (personal essays, comedic pieces, short stories, etc.). I'm also an experienced speech writer (wedding toasts and other special occasions).

Final Draft
Social Media Content Creation
Humor Writing
Screenwriting
Fiction Writing
Toast Speech
Microsoft Word
Creative Writing
Comedy Writing
Writing
Speech Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Twitter/X
TikTok
$50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (8 jobs)
I believe that comedy, compassion, and creativity connect us all, and storytelling is my medium of getting there. A graduate of NYU Tisch and the recipient of the Chair's Award in Dramatic Writing, I am experienced in screenwriting, discovering voices that are not my own, and thinking outside the box. I have satire and humor published on sites ranging from Reductress to McSweeney's Internet Tendency. I have done more development coverage and written more scripts than I can count. I know how to write copy that is both effective and hilarious. I know what makes a good story work. I would love to help you tell yours.

Final Draft
Scriptwriting
Humor Writing
Proofreading
Movie
Screenwriting
Copywriting
TV Set
TV Screenplay
Ghostwriting
Writing
Humor
Joke
$80 hourly
- 4.8/5
- (158 jobs)
Do you have trouble with your writing? You have a great idea, but it's not great, detail-wise. If you need a wordsmith who's hardworking, reliable, creative, and can accomplish any assignment on time, I'm that person. What are my skills? Creative Writing Content Writing Rewriting Ghostwriting Editing Proofreading What materials do I approach using these skills? Short stories Novels (No romance novels and please have outlines) Feature and TV screenplays (please have outlines and no YouTube scripts) Screenplay Treatments Stageplays Standard articles SEO articles Ad copy Website copy Resumes Business letters Causal letters Short bios Essays Speeches What software do I use? Microsoft Word Google Docs Wordperfect Final Draft My native language is English. I have a B.A. in English (Queens College/CUNY). I will tell you if I find a problem with the assignment, and we can work something out. I'm also open to rewrites if your project needs a polish. I can make your project successful only if you're committed to it. Please be prepared before contacting me.

Final Draft
Film Screenplay
TV Screenplay
Fiction Writing
Screenwriting
Writing
Resume Writing
Copywriting
Microsoft Word
Content Writing
Nonfiction
Essay Writing
Creative Writing
$60 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (94 jobs)
As an experienced screenwriter, teacher, and writing coach, I specialize in elevating scripts and stories to a professional standard. Whether you need in-depth feedback or a hands-on rewrite, I’m here to help. My approach ensures that your story is told in the most engaging and effective way possible—always respecting the work you've already put in. I excel in story development and crafting natural, compelling, and often humorous dialogue. Struggling with a tricky script? I can help you break through those creative blocks. Let’s write.

Final Draft
Resume Writing
Resume
TV Screenplay
Proofreading
Scriptwriting
Comedy Writing
Humor Writing
Screenwriting
Screenplay
Satire
Short Story Writing
Essay Writing
Copy Editing
Academic Editing
$15 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Completely self-taught in video editing, writing, filmmaking, and other forms of media creation since the age of 10, and further honed through multiple organizations and projects within the two colleges I have attended. Familiar and experienced in various softwares involved in media creation, i.e., video and photo editing, sound design, and creative writing. Dedicated to putting as much work and detail into a given project, utilizing as best as possible the time between the giving of a deadline and the deadline itself.

Final Draft
Photography
Videography
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Creative Direction
Video Editing
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Cinematography
$40 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
With considerable professional experience in the world of screenwriting and script development, I'll be happy to bring you screenplay to the next level. I strive to ensure your creative works are placed in the best position possible before you present them (to producers, agents, etc.) by addressing not only professional formatting, but story structure, and character development as well. My standard process will involve detailed format correction, as well as an in depth analysis on the structural and character elements that need work. I will also pose several solutions, so that I am not solely finding the holes in your script without helping you fill them. I am also available to work through treatments, query letters, TV Bibles, and all the other pitch materials needed to successfully sell your scripts to potential buyers in the world of film and television production. Furthermore, I offer Zoom consultations to talk through each and every step of this process. This is to ensure that you are always comfortable with the changes we find and make. I specify this because I too remember the fears I had around sharing and working through my first scripts with anyone, let a lone a stranger. My goal is simply to be your ally throughout, and help your work become the best version of itself.

Final Draft
Film Screenplay
TV Screenplay
Writing
Proofreading
Screenplay
Screenwriting
$27 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (3 jobs)
I am a copy editor with many years of experience both crafting and editing the stories of others. With a master's degree in English Literature, and a certificate in creative writing from Cambridge, writing has been my passion for a very long time, and I'm glad to call it work! I will take your first draft and bring out the best in it. Have doubts about pacing, character arcs, or dialogue? Through my process, I'll help you tackle any doubts you're having about your first draft, and help you turn it into something that shines with grammatical perfection, masterful pacing, and character arcs that feel as natural as a great wilderness. I am easy to work with, enjoy phone calls to discuss your work in detail, and dedicated to what I do. I specialize in: - Thorough line editing / deep editing - Developmental editing - Personalized, detailed, and gentle (but very honest) feedback on first draft manuscripts. - Giving advice on the logistics of publishing your work and brining it out into the world. I have: - A light-hearted, judgement free approach to editing, and I will only ever provide suggestions. - An eye for things that can grip readers and make your characters jump out of the page with their realism.

Final Draft
Book Editing
Copywriting
Grammar & Syntax Review
Creative Writing
Fiction Writing
Line Editing
Developmental Editing
Editing & Proofreading
$45 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a recent graduate of Boston University’s College of Communications, now living in New York City. As a former fashion model turned writer, I have always had a fascination with storytelling. That love for writing led to a pursuit in screenwriting at BU. In 2016 I started a blog, Phresh Off the Runway, to share stories of the real life as a model before the Time’s Up movement. From there, I joined All My Friends Are Models as a writer, writing several pieces for Models Write. I also became a contributing editor for the international magazine, BaltiSoul. While at university, I interned for Samuel Goldwyn Films and The Producers Films in London. In January 2023 I received 2 Los Angeles Film Awards for screenwriting and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. Now finding my passions on-set, behind the lens, I directed a music video for Maya Manuela and her song multiverse. I am looking to work as a photographer and videographer, as I have been doing.

Final Draft
Instagram
Social Media Management
Photography
Journalism Writing
Film Editing
Creative Writing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
$40 hourly
- 4.1/5
- (27 jobs)
I am a writer and editor with more than seven years of experience. Experience: My plays and screenplays have won awards and have been nominated for film festivals. I have developed my plays with several off-Broadway theaters and am currently developing a television pilot for a streaming service. I work as a freelance script reader and consultant for NYC based film and television production company and have expertise in script coverage and analysis of screenplays, books and television pilots. As an editor, I have worked in both book and newspaper publishing and have experience in developmental editing, copy editing and proofreading. Education: M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU M.A. in International Journalism, Cardiff University, UK Skills: Creative writing Script writing Script coverage and analysis Developmental editing Editing and proofreading Research and fact-checking Analysis and reviewing Transcribing

Final Draft
Screenwriting
Proofreading
Scriptwriting
General Transcription
Developmental Editing
Creative Writing
$75 hourly
- 4.4/5
- (42 jobs)
"Matthew is a total rockstar. He took a deep dive into our world (startup/VC culture) and emerged with a PhD. His script was amazing, balanced and most of all, hilarious." — Headline VC (Funder of Bumble, Sonos, Groupon, and more) "One of the best jobs I have ever had done for me on Upwork. Got it done EXTREMELY quickly and produced what was obviously better work than was needed or expected based on the circumstances." – Pop Fiesta, Upwork Client “Matt was an invaluable asset to have at the Onion. He has a fierce commitment to the integrity of every project and a savvy sense of when and where to stretch each budget.” – Gus Spelman, Former Director/Editor at The Onion (theonion.com) Let's face it. 1 out of every 2 copywriting atrocities is committed in the name of SEO. Let's... not? Seriously, why is most SEO content so terrible? And there's so much of it now, thanks to people who are using AI for the wrong things. Sure, AI's an amazing tool, but if it's not used correctly, it's basically creating things that search engines have already seen. And what about your poor users? Left out in the cold, forced to scan the headlines of lifeless keyword-stuffed articles and fast-forward through videos that no human could ever bear reading or watching. Even the search engines can barely stand this stuff. Google's seeming pretty angry at all this over-optimized, under-humanized content lately. They're not just dinging your latest article — whole sites are plummeting in traffic as Google writes them off as low-quality AI dumping grounds. Even sites that aren't that bad are fighting for their lives. This where I come in. Duh. I create SEO-driven content that’s for people first and search engines second—which ironically winds up ranking better. And over time, signals to Google and other search engines that your site is healthy and delightful, i.e. a place that isn't going to waste their users' time. And also a place that has more valuable answers than a basic LLM query. Because if you're not a better answer than Google's Gemini, they're just going to push their own AI answers over your content. (I mean, they might push Gemini even if you're better, but that's another story). What sets me apart? Readable and Watchable: My content doesn’t just hit SEO targets—it’s genuinely engaging. Whether you’re after blog articles, explainer videos, or email campaigns, I map out and build content that speaks to your audience, satisfies their questions, and primes them to click on your CTAs. It's all about value first, whether that's entertainment value, information, inspiration, or all three. Human + AI-Assisted: If you’re looking to integrate AI... great! I love to leverage the best of both worlds— human creativity, authority, and experiences with AI assistance. Together, we can deliver content that’s smart, streamlined, and scalable. That said, I'm also happy to work "au naturel" (without AI, but with clothes on in case that's not clear). Audience-Centric: I start with your audience and goals in mind, and make sure your readers or viewers care, engage, and click on all your important clicky things. What you can expect? Quality that lasts: The more an SEO-driven content piece can stand the test of time with search engines and readers, the greater the benefit and ROI for you. Content in your voice, not mine: I immerse myself in your brand, ask a ton of questions ,and strive to act less like a freelancer and more like an extension of your team. The final result is authentic to who you are and what you like to sound like. SEO without the boring: Whether it’s video scripts or long-form blogs, my work is SEO-facing without feeling like it. I create copy and scripts that are natural, engaging, and optimized. They just happen to have some sweet semantic context. Services I Offer: • SEO Blogs and Articles • Video Scripts (explainer, promotional, etc.) • Social Media Videos & Reels • Direct Response Copy • Email Campaigns • Full Funnel Content Past Clients Include: Google, The Onion, Warner Bros, Scribd, IFC, The Museum Of Sex, Chirps Cricket Chips, Budweiser, 7-11, SERPNinja, Crossover Systems, Repechage, Plato Supplements, and more. Why Choose Me? With a working understanding of SEO, digital marketing, and content funnels, I know how to create content that does more than rank—it converts. Whether you're looking for fresh blog content, a video series that keeps viewers hooked, or an email campaign that gets results, I'm here to help. Let’s work together to create content that connects with your audience AND keeps the search engines happy! Core Skills: SEO-Driven Copywriting, Blog Writing, Video Scriptwriting, Social Media, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy Tools & Platforms: SEMRush, Ahrefs, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, WordPress, MailChimp, ActiveCampaign, Adobe Premiere, and Photoshop. Education: NYU Film School, Gotch SEO Academy, UCB Improv

Final Draft
Copywriting
Branding
Ad Copy
Content Creation
Writing
Screenwriting
Humor Writing
Video Advertising
Scriptwriting
Live Action Explainer
Explainer Video
Video Commercial
Comedy
Video Production
$20 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (11 jobs)
My name is Anna and I am an independent game developer, streamer, and freelance writer. I have a B.A in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing. I have extensive experience with academic papers and am well versed in the mechanics of grammar, syntax and structure. I have worked as a freelance editor for over five years on various video game scripts and creative projects. This includes Cafe Memoria Deux, a visual novel currently in development. In my spare time I develop video games. I am the creative director and lead writer of my own indie game startup company (LegendEx Games) that focuses on interactive fiction. Therefore, I am familiar with not only linear prose but also branching narratives. I have substantial experience writing creatively, especially scripts- having written 11+ visual novels. On top of that, I am constantly writing fiction pieces for personal projects. I was formerly a writer for the video game blogs TeamBossLair, GamersTown, and VN Game Den where I wrote mostly opinion pieces analyzing trends in some of today's most popular games, as well as reviews and lists. I also have also worked with Sky Horse publishing to release my first book- "Survive The Five: An Unnofical Five Nights at Freddy's Fan Guide". My interests lie heavily in creative fiction and nonfiction, as well as anything video game related. Though, I also have a passion for editing and am more than happy to take a look at anything you need help with, regardless of the subject matter. Thank you for considering me and I look forward to hearing more from you soon!

Final Draft
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
SEO Writing
Google Docs
Microsoft OneNote
WordPress
$125 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Hello My name is John Silecchia, for about a decade I’ve been living and breathing video production. If you are looking for someone who is skilled in Videography, Editing, Pre-Production, Live Editing, and Animation. I’m your guy for your production needs. My experience has ranged from Prop Master with Troma Entertainment, Technical Director with Local TV Inc., directing/producing my own films, and various videography and editing gigs throughout the years. What I’ll be able to bring to your project is not only someone who will make sure your product will get done quickly and efficiently but also clear communication on what you want in the video.

Final Draft
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Animate
vMix
Project Management
Fashion Pre-Production
Team Building
Production Planning
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Premiere Pro
$25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm a self-motivated and highly reliable filmmaker with extensive on-set experience, excellent writing and communication skills and exemplary work ethic!

Final Draft
Film
Screenplay
Google Workspace
Branding
Social Media Content
Social Media Management
Avid
Creative Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Canva
Adobe Photoshop
Article Writing
Microsoft Office
Adobe Premiere Pro
$18 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I am a recent Princeton graduate with experience in all kinds of writing from creative work in screen writing, poems, and short stories to academic work on all topics in the humanities and social sciences. I have a good foundation for work in the adobe suite and hope to help in creative work in any way.

Final Draft
Microsoft Excel
Essay Writing
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Animate
Draft
Draft Documentation
Grant
Writing
Creative Direction
Grant Application
Grant Writing
$20 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm a filmmaker and content creator based in New York. I specialize in videography, video editing, social media content creation and content writing. I am incredibly motivated to help you with your creative project in any capacity I can! I am proficient in: -Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), Final Cut Pro and CapCut -Content Creation for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok -Sony Z150s, Sony FS5 and BlackMagic cameras -Google/Microsoft Suite -Final Draft Pro

Final Draft
Social Media Management
Social Media Advertising
Videography
Film & Video
Screenwriting
Writing
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
$17 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am an experienced and well-honed editor and proofreader who strives to prioritize quality and efficient writing. I prioritize my client's product above all else, and am always willing to work with my client to make their vision come to fruition.

Final Draft
Tech & IT
Creative Writing
Grammar & Syntax Review
Academic Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Microsoft Word
Professional Tone
Proofreading
Writing
Content Writing
$21 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
As a recent college graduate, I am passionate about the entertainment industry and am looking for an opportunity to contribute to your organization's success. I am interested in an entry-level position where I can utilize my strong organizational skills, creativity, and eagerness to learn. I am highly motivated and have a background in event planning, marketing, and customer service. I am confident that I can apply my skills in a role that allows for learning and growth while contributing to the success of your organization.

Final Draft
Video Editing
Camera Operation
Screenwriting
$10 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I’m very good at rewriting and overall doing homework’s from any grade up until 10th grade any subject, but I specialize is essays.

Final Draft
Rap
Ghostwriting
$20 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
An independent videographer with more than 10 years experience creating various content from music videos, documentaries, narrative films and more. I seek new endeavor’s that will provision growth to my faculties while learning new skill’s to build upon my mission of becoming the best in the field.

Final Draft
Cinematography
Screenplay
Film
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Microsoft Publisher
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