Screenwriter jobs
Screenwriter openings anywhere in the world — and a free profile that puts you in front of the recruiters hiring for this role.
A Screenwriter creates the images, stories, sound and performances people watch, read and listen to — for studios, brands, publishers, platforms and audiences directly. Talent, craft and a portfolio matter more than credentials, and the work travels worldwide. Employers hire for this role in every market — India, the Gulf, Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Africa and Australia — on site, hybrid and remote, and GoodProfile is open to candidates and companies anywhere in the world.
Live Screenwriter openings
No Screenwriter openings are posted right now. Employers on GoodProfile search for candidates directly — create your free profile and they can find and contact you when they hire.
Skills employers look for
- Craft skills for the discipline (camera, editing, writing, drawing, performing)
- Creative software (Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci, Blender, Pro Tools)
- Storytelling and concept development
- Working to briefs and deadlines
- Collaboration on sets and in studios
- Self-promotion and portfolio building
- Rights, contracts and licensing basics
Qualifications & certificates
- Degree or diploma in film, media, fine arts or journalism is helpful but optional
- A showreel, portfolio or published work is essential
- Union or guild membership in some markets
Where a Screenwriter is hired
- Film, TV and OTT production
- Advertising and agencies
- News and publishing
- Music and events
- Gaming and animation studios
- Brands and social platforms
How to get hired as a Screenwriter
- 1Create your free profile with your trade, skills, certificates and years of experience — this is what recruiters search.
- 2Build or upload your resume. The free builder makes an ATS-friendly PDF in minutes; imported PDFs are read automatically.
- 3Apply to openings in one click, and set your city and preferred locations so matching jobs are pushed to you.
- 4Stay findable. Employers search candidates directly on GoodProfile — a complete profile is how they reach you, even before a job is posted.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get Screenwriter work?
Through a portfolio or showreel, networks and platforms. Link your work from your GoodProfile profile so studios and brands searching candidates can see it immediately.
Is freelance common?
Very — many creative roles are project-based. Set your availability and rates on your profile and include remote if you work online.
Do I need formal training?
It helps with craft and networks but is not required; consistent, published or produced work is what employers judge.