How much does a Scriptwriter make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Scriptwriter salary in Los Angeles, CA is $66,360 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $57,972 and $76,589. 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 $50,334 Los Angeles,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $57,972 Los Angeles,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,360 Los Angeles,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $76,589 Los Angeles,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $85,902 Los Angeles,CA 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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Broadcast Music, Inc - Los Angeles , CA
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides general assistance to VP and Film/TV/Visual Media department. LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA office. BMI has transitioned back to working in the office on a regular hybrid schedule. At present, most team members are expected in the office three (3) days a week. Decisions regarding future transitions will take place in phases as BMI continues to closely monitor COVID-19 as employee safety is our priority. FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB Handle and screen incoming phone calls and greet scheduled visitors for VP. Manage VP's calendar and independently schedule appointments. Arrange travel plans and itineraries, and compile documents for travel-related meetings. Handle expense reimbursement process to ensure reimbursements are accurately paid and without delay. Reconcile travel receipts to reimbursements. Develop working knowledge of performance rights, royalty methodologies, cue sheets, publishing, film music, media landscape, and industry personnel. Field daily incoming genera
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Moonbug Entertainment - Los Angeles , CA
Thank you for considering the Senior Creative Executive role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids' entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits. Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. Responsibilities Oversee the creative execution of CoComelon's content ac
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Senior Narrative Designer Yotta Games - Why Join Us Yotta’s huge fanbase has helped turn us into a globally ranked game developer with offices worldwide. Despite our success, at heart we are still players trying to create exciting and engaging, never-before-experienced games. That drive to make games that we want to play is what animates our well-resourced, ambitious, creative team members. Working together in a supportive, open workplace and taking cues from our gaming communities, we create products that entertain the world. Responsibilities We are on the lookout for a narrative designer who could help us create a new criminal world for our AAA game project in the LA studio. You will be responsible for everything that relates to the story of the game, as well as working and assisting other departments and working together to make the creative ideas a reality. We invite you to apply for this role if you are looking to start an amazing journey with a group of game enthusiasts. What You
- 2 days ago
Position Summary: The SEIU 2015 Communications Specialist works to amplify the voices of long-term care providers using clear, concise, and engaging message development and strategies. We inform and mobilize members; involve other stakeholders, including the senior and disability rights communities; and persuade decision makers. SEIU 2015 is a leading voice, advocate, and authority for quality long-term care as we endeavor to raise standards in the industry for both our members and their consumers. The right person for this job is an excellent storyteller-visual and verbal-with a demonstrated commitment to racial, economic, gender and social justice and consistent skill in weaving our commitment to being an antiracist organization into all of our messaging. This position is based in [city] with the ability to travel. About the Organization: Representing nearly 450,000 home care, skilled nursing facility, private agency and assisted living center workers, SEIU Local 2015 is the largest
- 2 days ago
Netflix - Los Angeles , CA
We're looking for a talented and seasoned Creative Director to guide story, character development, and world foundations for our game's IP - breathing heart, rich texture, and novel depth into our world and the characters that inhabit it. We're a team with big ambitions and an obsession to create memorable game moments that leave players telling their own stories for years to come. We seek new teammates who care deeply about the experiences they create and the people they make them with, who bias towards action and are energized by the learning that comes with bold experimentation at an agile pace. As a part of Netflix, we strive to hire the best and value integrity, excellence, respect, inclusion, and collaboration. Now is an amazing time to join Netflix as we seek to entertain the world. We have over 230 million paid members in over 190 countries, and we won't stop there. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Responsibilities Include Fully own the process of develo
- 2 days ago
A.N. Publishing - Los Angeles , CA
Company Description A Hot Set covers the news and stories across the global entertainment industry with an eye trained toward people of color. Through in-depth commentary, statistical insights, historical analysis, profiles, updates, and special coverage we keep you well-informed and on the pulse of ever-evolving role POC's play in shaping the future of entertainment media. Job Description The Film Feature Journalist intern will cover film-related content for the site as it identifies with and relates to A Hot Set's target demographic. Responsibilities: Write semi-regular business of entertainment features as it relates to people of color. Write occasional reviews of POC-led, produced, and/or directed films. This is a virtual and unpaid internship. Yet, you will gain valuable writing experience. Start Date: ASAP To learn more about A Hot Set view our online Media Kit. Then to apply, applicants should e-mail a cover letter stating your qualifications and/or desire, a resume, three publi
- 2 days ago

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    Bachelor's Degree

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