Specify the medium you write for.
As we have mentioned, each medium requires very different scriptwriting. So work on specializing in one medium and have your resume focus on your expertise and experience in that medium.
Scriptwriters write scripts for performances. You may create scripts for theatre, film, TV, adverts, etc. Scriptwriting requires expertise in storytelling and script structure. You also need to have an in-depth knowledge of the medium your script will be performed on. Film scripts and theatre scripts, for example, are different in style and structure.
A degree in the arts would be very attractive to recruiters, as would a background in writing and/or performing. This applicant has an educational background in film and creative writing which would be very attractive to recruiters.
As a hiring manager who has recruited scriptwriters at top media companies like Netflix, Disney, and HBO, I've seen hundreds of resumes. The best ones are tailored to the specific job and company, and showcase the candidate's unique voice and style. Here are some tips to make your scriptwriter resume stand out:
Here are examples of popular skills from Scriptwriter job descriptions that you can include on your resume.
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