How much does a Scriptwriter make in Chicago, IL? The average Scriptwriter salary in Chicago, IL is $62,353 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $54,471 and $71,964. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $47,295 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $54,471 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $62,353 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $71,964 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $80,715 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
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What is a Scriptwriter ?

A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter for short), scriptwriter or scenarist, is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based....

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Job Openings for Scriptwriter in Chicago, IL
The Fountain Group LLC - North Chicago , IL
The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Copywriter for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in North Chicago, IL. Details for the position are as follows: $42.00 - $50.00/HR! 2-year assignment length - (potential to extend/convert based on performance/budget!) (Hybrid : Wed & Thurs Onsite, Remote Mon, Tues, Fri 8:30am-5:00pm CST) Supporting 3 in house agencies: writers need to be quick on their feet. Creating bio and video content for events such as award shows; tag lines, meeting themes, working on long/short form. Responsible for: Leverage big-picture thinking, storytelling, and research insights to develop and implement internal and external communication plans, campaigns, promotional materials, and meeting/event deliverables for teams across the entire enterprise. Items may include: Themes and Tag lines Video Scripts Internal Awareness Campaigns Disease State Awareness Campaigns Product launch support Leadership Messaging Training Tactics Award and Recognition Pro
- 1 day ago
Description Summary: The Admirals Club Bar Steward is responsible for taking orders, mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests at the bar and dining areas, coordinating and maintaining an orderly appearance of all lounge spaces, as applicable. Provides support and assistance for all lounge services (i.e. serving refreshments, arranging furniture, arranging snack, breakfast, lunch and dinner service and other lounge related services). Essential Functions: * Dispenses and serves all beverage refreshments to guests in the bar and lounge areas. * Prepares signature cocktails and opens/dispenses wines and champagnes from specified wine list * Cleans and maintains appearance of the bar area and utensils to ensure a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar * Sets up bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner service to established standards as required * Operates register and delivers to Airline Representative all amounts from the sale and drinks and all complimentary drink coupon
- 1 day ago
Advantage Solutions - Chicago , IL
Summary: Creative Director, Experiential (Human Experience) You are a multi-talented creative thinker and doer adept at creating surprising ideas, strategic creative leadership, and experiential innovation across multiple brands. You are known for beautifully crafted work that breaks through in both physical and digital spaces. You have an approach to creative direction and leadership that inspires your team to go for it and clients to anticipate your teams presentations. Youre at your best when youre elevating people and the work to be better than anyone thought they could be. You have an elevated eye for design, a knack for leading and a love for crafting strategic selling stories. Your portfolio highlights experiential and activation work across passion points including music, food, sports, or entertainment. You know what it takes to get samples in the hands of consumers and how to throw the best events because you know how to truly partner with strategy, account, and production to
- 1 day ago
Racing Officials - Chicago , IL
Chief Steward - Upstate Thoroughbred We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome **Reasonable Accommodation Statement** Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and during performance of all job duties. Please email the Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524 - 7514 for further information and to request an accommodation. **Sponsorship for Employment** The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. **Disclosure of Salary Information**
- 1 day ago
AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care - Chicago , IL
An Assistant Service Manager is a high energy professional who can assist the manager in driving sales and customer satisfaction. An Office Assistant takes on many different roles as they assist in the management of day-to-day operations of one of our centers, including: answering phones using a company script, communicating with customers, building estimates, and working with company vendors. Position Responsibilities: Answering phones Preparing estimates Ordering parts and inventory Keeping customers updated on the status of their vehicles' repairs Coordinating transportation services Delivering a high level of customer service and quality control over all aspect of the center's business, operations, and work product What We Offer: Competitive Compensation Daytime working hours Ongoing training and field support- We offer extensive industry training and career growth opportunities! Job Requirements: Maximum of 2-3 years of office experience Strong commitment to customer service and r
- 2 days ago
Company Description Company Overview: Founded in 2011 by executives at Equinox, Blink Fitness is a premium quality, value-based fitness brand with more than 100 locations open or in development throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California. Blink puts Mood Above Muscle™, which celebrates the positive feeling you get from exercise, not just the physical benefits. Blink is an exciting and dynamic business that is still in the start-up mode. We are a passionate team with a great entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to roll up our sleeves to get the work done. While Blink has grown rapidly and has already achieved significant profitability, the business is just getting warmed-up. Its leadership has a very lofty vision and expects explosive growth over the coming years. At a minimum, the business expects to have more than 300 locations over the next five years through a combination of corporate and franchise development. For more information visit Blink's consumer website
- 2 days ago

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    Scriptwriter

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Producer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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