How much does a Scriptwriter make in New York, NY? The average Scriptwriter salary in New York, NY is $69,451 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,672 and $80,157. 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 $52,679 New York,NY February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $60,672 New York,NY February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $69,451 New York,NY February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $80,157 New York,NY February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $89,904 New York,NY 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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SirenAI - New York , NY
Job Description Job Description Description: Our growing company is seeking an Editor to join our creative team. Your ultimate goal will be to create exceptional, fun content to attract our target audience and build customer loyalty. You will tackle a range of responsibilities including creating influencer biographies, rewriting ChatGPT dialogue, proofreading and generating content ideas. As the Editor, you must demonstrate a good eye for detail and ability to navigate tight deadlines. To excel in this role, the successful candidate will also possess excellent communication, editing, and proofreading skills. In this position, you will serve as an individual contributor. Responsibilities: Read / rewrite ChatGPT dialogue to correct factual errors and make it easier for readers to understand (e.g., everyday lingo) Study influencer backgrounds via relevant social media posts and create short biographies of various influencers to serve as ChatGPT input information Guide ChatGPT to create co
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Algolia - New York , NY
We are looking for an Instructional Designer to add to our team. The main focus in this role will be to develop video based training for our online academy. You will need strong communication and project management skills to work with both Experts and Product Managers to develop engaging and effective training content. Your responsibilities will include: Working closely with SMEs and Product Managers to understand the content requirements and define learning objectives. Conceptualizing, scripting, storyboarding, and producing video-based training content tailored to the needs of our external audience. Ensuring that video content aligns with learning objectives, is visually appealing, and maintains high production quality standards. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to establish project timelines and deliverables. Managing multiple video content projects concurrently, from conception to completion. Incorporating review cycles with stakeholders to iterate and improve video content
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Float.com - New York , NY
Who We Are Float is the world's leading software for teams to plan their time. Launched in 2012, we've grown every year since, and remain proudly independent, self-funded, and profitable. We're a team of 50 working 100% remotely and you'll be partnering with team members based globally including Australia, Mexico, Italy, Nigeria, Canada, and the USA. Hear what our team has to say by browsing our blog, or reading our Glassdoor reviews. Check out what our customers think of Float from our G2 reviews. We're on a scale up journey, and we're seeking people who thrive in this stage, given the autonomy, and the opportunity, to do the best work of their career. Why We're Hiring For This Role We're building the go-to content brand for folks in the resource management and planning space, with educational resources to help them plan their time better. We have over 200+ existing content pieces, a library of compelling case studies, and an ambitious plan to expand into other formats, especially vid
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Cast & Crew - New York , NY
At Cast & Crew, we've empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies - we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production's best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew About Backstage Backstage matches creative projects with the best talent. We help staff over 50,000 creative projects a year in film, television, commercials, branded content, theater, experiential marketing and more. At our core is a strong belief in breaking down barriers and providing direct access to the best talent in the creative in
- 2 days ago
Screen Rant - New York , NY
This is a paid freelance remote position. Screen Rant is the #1 entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for experienced writers to contribute anime articles under the leadership of the Anime Lead Editor. Screen Rant operates at a rapid pace and is seeking writers who can produce high-quality articles under time constraints. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth and internal development opportunities within the organization. Note that this role does not involve video production, video editing, screenwriting, or writing reviews. Please visit and review your familiarity with our range of topics before applying. In your cover letter, make sure to tell us how your knowledge of the specific vertical youre applying for will complement Screen Rants coverage. We would love to welcome you to our community of cinephiles, gamers, and geeks! ?Responsibilities: Writ
- 3 days ago
NYFA - New York , NY
Job Details Level Entry Job Location New York - New York City, NY Position Type Seasonal Education Level Not Specified Salary Range $2,600.00 - $2,880.00 Salary/month Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Any Job Category Education Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision from the Director of Kids Summer Camps and the Technical Assistant (TA) Coordinator, the seasonal Technical Assistant (TA) will be responsible for supervising and advising campers in the production of digital film shoots by providing hands-on assistance with the safe operation of technical equipment, assisting in classroom needs for film, acting, photography and editing, and other day-to-day responsibilities to ensure the successful operation of the NYC Teens and Kids Summer Camp. New York Film Academy's Teens and Kids Summer Camps provide intensive programs in filmmaking, acting, screenwriting, musical theatre, documentary, and photography for campers of ages 10 to 17 years old. TAs are role model
- 3 days ago

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    Scriptwriter

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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