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.

ESCO Code

2641.4.2

NACE Code

90.11 - Literary creation and musical composition activities

Alternative Labels

television writer

TV script writer

television script writer

film author

screen writer

movie author

TV series script writer

screenplay writer

movie script writer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

consult information sources consult with editor consult with motion picture producer consult with production director create a shooting script deliver a sales pitch develop creative ideas develop script bible finish project within budget follow work schedule manage feedback study topics summarise stories use specific writing techniques write dialogues write storylines

Essential Knowledge

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt a script attend read-through develop professional network familiarise with personal directing styles give live presentation manage contracts manage writing administration promote one's writings write voice-overs

Optional Knowledge

computer equipment office software types of literature genres

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Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ebe936e2-64e7-4777-94d6-42caa5a12409

Status

released

Occupations

script writer

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills Group Share

Concept status