231234 Script Writer

Authors and Script Editors are excluded from this occupation. Authors are included in Occupation 231233 Author. Script Editors are included in Occupation 231232 Book or Script Editor.

• Playwright
• Screenwriter

High levels of creative talent, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.

• Researches subject matter and develops story concepts, themes and characters
• Writes original scripts, screenplays or stage plays for production
• Adapts existing works such as novels, articles or historical events into scripts
• Structures narratives including dialogue, stage directions and scene depictions
• Revises scripts in response to feedback from directors, producers and creative teams
• Collaborates with directors, producers and creative teams throughout production