script writer
Script writers create scripts for motion pictures or television series. They write a detailed story that consists of plot, characters, dialogue and physical environment.
Also called: television writer, TV script writer, television script writer, film author, screen writer, movie author, TV series script writer, screenplay writer
- 21
- essential skills
- 12
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2641
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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Essential skills
21- consult information sources
- consult with editor
- consult with motion picture producer
- consult with production director
- copyright legislation
- create a shooting script
- deliver a sales pitch
- develop creative ideas
- develop script bible
- film production process
- finish project within budget
- follow work schedule
- literature
- manage feedback
- screenwriting theories
- study topics
- summarise stories
- use specific writing techniques
- write dialogues
- write storylines
- writing techniques
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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