Screenwriter (Vertical Micro-action)

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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
80K-130K Annually
Mid level
News + Entertainment
Inkitt believes that every author should have an equal chance to succeed.
The Role
As a Screenwriter, you'll write and adapt vertical micro-action scripts every five weeks, creating emotionally gripping dialogue and collaborate with teams to enhance viewer engagement.
Summary Generated by Built In
Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into CandyJarTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.

What You'll Do

  • Write and adapt one vertical micro-action script every 5 weeks, delivering high-quality, binge-worthy episodes on a fast production cycle.
  • Craft fast-paced, emotionally gripping dialogue featuring strong romance tropes, dramatic hooks, and cliffhangers designed for short-form vertical viewing.
  • Work closely with our founder to develop and refine scripts, using AI tools to continuously improve story logic, narrative consistency, and overall script quality.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with development, AI production, and marketing teams to build compelling story moments that maximize viewer engagement, retention, and shareability.
  • Iterate quickly based on feedback, adapting scripts and storylines while maintaining creative excellence and meeting tight production timelines.
  • Contribute to the development of emotionally engaging story arcs and episodic structures that keep mobile-first audiences returning episode after episode.

What You'll Bring

  • At least 3-5 years of experience writing action/superhero movies or related material
  • Deep understanding of high-stakes character dynamics and conflict, with the ability to craft action-driven narratives, pace explosive set pieces, and deliver compelling cliffhangers in short-form storytelling
  • Exceptional skill in crafting sharp, emotionally charged dialogue that feels addictive in a mobile-first format
  • Ability to quickly revise and adapt scripts based on feedback while maintaining narrative clarity and emotional impact
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, highly iterative creative environment
  • Passion for the evolving intersection of storytelling, AI, and digital media
  • Excitement to help build a generational AI × Entertainment company
  • Plus if you have experience writing documentaries/satirical content

At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply. 
 
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Skills Required

  • Proven experience writing scripts for vertical micro-drama or short-form episodic platforms
  • Deep understanding of romance tropes and cliffhanger-driven storytelling
  • Exceptional skill in crafting sharp, emotionally charged dialogue in mobile format
  • Ability to quickly revise and adapt scripts based on feedback
  • Strong collaboration skills in a fast-moving creative environment
  • Passion for storytelling, AI, and digital media
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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
85 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Inkitt is a pioneer at the forefront of Data Driven Publishing. Using an analytic and objective approach, we’ve discovered hundreds of talented authors around the world with over 50% of our published authors achieving $100,000+ in sales. We have forever changed the traditional publishing model by inventing an algorithm which analyzes users' reading behavior to identify hits, in turn removing subjectivity from the equation. This gives Inkitt the unique ability to discover hidden talents that might otherwise have gone unnoticed.

Why Work With Us

We are on a mission to discover hidden talents and turn them into globally successful authors. At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members.

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