Story Writer
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | October 6, 2025 |
| Category | IT / Information Technology |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Job Summary
A Story Writer is responsible for developing compelling narratives, characters, and dialogues for various media. They work closely with creative teams to craft stories that align with the project’s vision, tone, and audience expectations. In modern workflows, they may also use AI tools to support ideation, drafting, and editing.
Job Description/Requirements
Role Summary
A Story Writer is responsible for developing compelling narratives, characters, and dialogues for various media. They work closely with creative teams to craft stories that align with the project’s vision, tone, and audience expectations. In modern workflows, they may also use AI tools to support ideation, drafting, and editing.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Develop Story Concepts
- Brainstorm original story ideas, themes, and settings.
- Create engaging plots, story arcs, and emotional beats tailored to the target medium (e.g., film, animation, games, comics).
2. Write Scripts and Dialogues
- Produce screenplays, voice-over scripts, or narrative text with strong pacing, character development, and tone.
- Write believable and character-driven dialogue that fits each character’s personality and context.
3. Create and Flesh Out Characters
- Develop main and supporting characters with distinct traits, motivations, and backstories.
- Ensure character growth and consistency across the story.
4. Collaborate with Creative Teams
- Work closely with directors, animators, illustrators, and game designers to align narrative with visual and gameplay elements.
- Adjust story elements based on feedback from stakeholders or team members.
5. Use AI Tools for Story Development (if applicable)
- Leverage AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Sudowrite, Jasper) to generate ideas, expand scenes, or rewrite drafts.
- Experiment with AI-assisted outlining, world-building, and dialogue generation.
6. Storyboarding and Scene Structuring
- Collaborate on storyboards and help visualize how scenes play out.
- Break stories into scenes or episodes with clear objectives and transitions.
7. Ensure Narrative Consistency
- Maintain continuity in tone, plot, and character development throughout the project.
- Track story elements to avoid contradictions or plot holes.
8. Revise and Polish Content
- Continuously revise drafts based on feedback, pacing, clarity, and audience engagement.
- Edit scripts for grammar, structure, and flow.
Bonus Skills (Optional but Valuable)
- Understanding of screenplay formats (e.g., Final Draft, Celtx).
- Familiarity with story structures (e.g., three-act, hero’s journey, non-linear).
- Experience with interactive storytelling (for games, VR, or transmedia projects).
- Ability to write for multiple genres and audiences.
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