Scriptwriter recruitment agency listing
Scriptwriters create scripts for TV and radio programmes. Their work may involve generating original ideas, researching background material and pitching ideas to producers.
Qualifications, entry requirements and key skills
While no formal training is required to work in scriptwriter jobs, many scriptwriters have bachelors degrees and postgraduate qualifications in writing, English or journalism. Prospective scriptwriters lacking formal qualifications may wish to attend industry respected scriptwriting courses and join scriptwriting organisations to enhance their career prospects. In addition to excellent writing skills, scriptwriters require creativity and imagination, self-discipline and motivation, a willingness to accept criticism, an organised approach to work, and good networking skills.
Key employers
Competition for entry into scriptwriting jobs is fierce. Employers include public service broadcasting corporations and independent TV and radio production companies. Around half of all scriptwriters are self-employed, with many choosing to work from the comfort of their own homes or offices. Employment opportunities for scriptwriters may be advertised in a range of ways. While acquiring work through industry contacts is commonplace, recruitment agencies may occasionally be able to offer vacancies in this line of work.
Salaries
Average salaries for scriptwriters range from around £19,000 to £45,000 a year. Freelance scriptwriters, who are free to negotiate their own fees, may earn more than this.
Aurora Search & Selection
Industries covered: Media, plus: Administration, Arts, Construction, Creative / Design, Executive / Management, Fashion, Headhunting, Personnel / HR, IT, Marketing, Market Research, Multilingual & Language, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Purchasing, Sales, Training / Learning, FMCG, Digital
Berry Recruitment - Office and Professional division
Industries covered: Media, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Banking, Charity, Consulting, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Executive / Management, Fashion, Government / Public Sector, Graduate, Personnel / HR, Information Industry, Insurance, Legal, Marketing, Market Research, Multilingual & Language, Not-for-profit, PR, Printing & Publishing, Purchasing, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Shipping, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Travel
JT Recruit Ltd
Industries covered: Media, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Charity, Construction, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Defence, Driving, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Government / Public Sector, Graduate, Headhunting, Health Care, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Market Research, Multilingual & Language, Not-for-profit, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Rail, Rec 2 Rec, Retail, Sales, Science, Security, Shipping, Social Care, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Telecommunications, Travel, Spa & Beauty, Energy / Renewable Energy, Digital
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Absolute Selection
Industries covered: Media, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Biotechnology, Charity, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Engineering, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Health Care, Industrial, Information Industry, IT, Manufacturing / Production, Multilingual & Language, Not-for-profit, Pharmaceutical, Printing & Publishing, Purchasing, Science, Space & Satellite, Telecommunications, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG
Buchan and London Recruitment Ltd
Industries covered: Media, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Automotive, Child Care, Construction, Call Centre / Customer Service, Education, Engineering, Executive / Management, Financial Services, Personnel / HR, Insurance, IT, Marketing, Market Research, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Rail, Sales, Training / Learning, Security, Telecommunications, Travel
Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd
Industries covered: Media, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Agriculture, Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Biotechnology, Catering and Hospitality, Charity, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Domestic / Child Care, Driving, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Fashion, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Graduate, Headhunting, Health Care, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Market Research, Multilingual & Language, Not-for-profit, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Rail, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Security, Shipping, Space & Satellite, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Tax, Telecommunications, Travel, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG, Digital
HRSS Recruitment Specialists
Industries covered: Media, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Automotive, Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Call Centre / Customer Service, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Graduate, Health & Safety, Personnel / HR, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Multilingual & Language, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Security, Telecommunications, Travel, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG, Digital
Premier Group Recruitment
Industries covered: Media, plus: Automotive, Banking, Construction, Defence, Electronics, Engineering, Executive / Management, Financial Services, Headhunting, Personnel / HR, Information Industry, IT, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Multilingual & Language, Pharmaceutical, Property, Rail, Science, Telecommunications, Digital
MP Resourcing LTD
Industries covered: Media, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Biotechnology, Consulting, Call Centre / Customer Service, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Financial Services, Graduate, Headhunting, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Information Industry, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Market Research, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Telecommunications, Digital
Connect Appointments
Industries covered: Media, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Defence, Driving, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Government / Public Sector, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Multilingual & Language, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Purchasing, Sales, Shipping, Space & Satellite, Telecommunications, Travel, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG, Digital