Television Co-Writer & Story Development Partner (Serialized Sci-Fi Drama)

Television Co-Writer & Story Development Partner (Serialized Sci-Fi Drama) Independent creator seeking an experienced television writer to collaborate on the development and drafting of a large-scale serialized science fiction drama currently in active development. This is not a "create the story for me" position. The worldbuilding, mythology, character arcs, timelines, season material, character dossiers, and major story beats already exist. I am looking for a collaborator who can help translate existing material into strong episodic television structure, compelling scenes, and professionally executed teleplay pages. Project Overview The project is a prestige-style serialized science fiction crime drama that combines: - Science fiction and alien mythology - Historical and contemporary timelines - Crime drama elements - Social and racial themes - Character-driven storytelling - Long-form serialized arcs The series explores identity, family, belonging, power, discrimination, survival, and the consequences of war across multiple generations and timelines. What I'm Looking For I am seeking a true creative collaborator who can help shape existing material into compelling television. My role: - Creator and worldbuilder - Character creator - Canon and continuity oversight - Story direction - Final creative approval Your role: - Television story development - Pilot and episodic structure - Scene development - Teleplay drafting - Story organization - Collaborative brainstorming - Helping shape existing material into compelling television This position is closer to a co-writer and television development partner than a traditional ghostwriting assignment. Required Experience - Television writing experience - Pilot and episodic script experience - Serialized drama experience - Strong understanding of television structure and pacing - Experience developing television projects from outlines, story documents, and worldbuilding materials - Ability to work collaboratively with a creator who remains heavily involved in story development Important Creative Requirement A significant portion of this series explores race, racism, racial profiling, identity, code-switching, discrimination, and the Black experience in America across multiple time periods. Authenticity in these areas is extremely important. When applying, please describe your experience writing these themes and what informs your perspective. Candidates with meaningful personal, professional, academic, or creative experience in these subject areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Initial Engagement The relationship will begin with a paid milestone-based assignment designed to evaluate creative fit, communication style, television storytelling ability, and collaborative workflow. If the collaboration proves successful, there is potential for a longer-term working relationship on future episodes and series development. To Apply Please provide: - Relevant writing samples - Television pilot or episodic script samples (preferred) - A brief description of your television experience - Your experience with serialized storytelling - Your experience writing stories involving race, identity, discrimination, or social themes - Your preferred collaboration process - Any writers' room, television development, story editor, or development experience Please also include examples of television series that have influenced your storytelling approach and explain why.