Hybrid Screenwriter – Contractor

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About the role

  • Screenwriter for vertical dramas at a fast-growing consumer tech company. Engaging storytelling required for romance, drama, and young-adult genres.

Responsibilities

  • Write compelling scripts for vertical dramas, ensuring they are engaging, fast-paced, and emotionally gripping.
  • Develop original content and collaborate on existing IPs.
  • Read and analyze web novels to understand their themes, tropes, and structures for adaptation and inspiration.
  • Create detailed outlines for new series, ensuring strong character arcs, twists, and cliffhangers.
  • Provide feedback on scripts from other writers and collaborate with the creative team.
  • Stay up to date with trends in vertical drama and analyze new releases across platforms.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of screenwriting experience in drama, romance, or young-adult genres.
  • Excellent English skills, both written and spoken.
  • Exceptional storytelling skills, with a strong grasp of emotional beats, cliffhangers, and character-driven narratives.
  • Passion for romance and drama, with a deep interest in rom-coms, young-adult dramas, and high-stakes storytelling.
  • Strong interest in reading novels, especially web novels, and understanding their narrative structures.
  • Bachelor’s degree in History, English, Fine Arts, Screenwriting, or a related field is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Asian dramas and vertical dramas is a big plus.
  • Knowledge of the web novel industry and its trends is highly preferred.

Benefits

  • Great Place to Work. As our top team member, you'll be a part of a fast-growing startup and have the privilege to enjoy our accredited “BEST WORKPLACES” environment, ranked first among all workplaces.
  • A Competitive Compensation Package. Long story short, we take care of you.
  • A Meal Compensation that is actually enough for a decent & nutritious lunch, we’re not following the industry standard.
  • Full Health Benefits. To keep you away from all the trouble, we provide unlimited private health insurance and cover the HPV vaccine.
  • Pet Adoption Support. We cover the primary healthcare expenses, parasite vaccinations, and microchip costs that may arise within the first year after employees adopt a pet.
  • Cool Tech Stack. Macbook, iPhone 15 Pro, magic mouse, magic keyboard; an adjustable desk with a 4K screen and any other gadget you may need in your job.
  • Sport Activities Support. We care about your physical wellbeing and support your gym membership.
  • Learning Never Ends! Training budget to help you grow in your role, gain new skills, and learn new things!
  • Udemy Free Pass. An unlimited Udemy subscription.
  • Flexible Schedule & Unlimited Vacations. This isn’t a “clock in, clock out” company. We care about your productivity, not tracking every minute you’re on site. It’s up to you to always be responsible with your work, no matter where you are or what schedule you’re keeping.
  • English Course Support. Be more global and perform best at your work.
  • Comprehensive Well-being Support. Through our partnership with Meditopia, we now offer free psychological counseling, along with additional services like dietitian, personal trainer, parenting consultant, physiotherapist, child & adolescent therapist, and face-to-face counseling for employees in Istanbul.
  • A Top-Notch Office. Located at the heart of Istanbul, right next to Levent Metro Station at Ferko Signature.
  • Codebrew. Yes, you’ve heard it right: We love coffee so much that we’ve built our own coffee shop inside our office, where we also provide healthy snacks at certain hours.
  • Free Breakfast. At Codebrew - every morning at 9:30 AM.
  • No Dress Code. Dress as you like.
  • Happy Hours Every Friday. Every. Single. Friday. When it’s 5 PM: Screens off, party on! (Check out Codeway on Instagram)
  • Dream Team. Average Codeway member is young, talented, and passionate - which makes our working environment extremely dynamic. Need proof? Take a look at our Instagram.
  • Gaming Area. Whenever you need to take a break from hard work and relax with your favorite games, our PS5 corner will be waiting for you.
  • Software Support. Subscription to any software you might need to perform at your best.
  • Public Transportation Support. Daily public transportation support is on us, covered by an additional monthly compensation.
  • Parent Support. Becoming a parent is a big moment, and Codeway celebrates it with you. We offer a one-time grant to support our new parents.
  • Massage Room. When you need a moment to recharge and unwind, our massage chair room will be ready to offer you a relaxing break.

Job title

Screenwriter – Contractor

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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