Senior Script Writer and Researcher

Fulltime Onsite / Hybrid (Vashi, NaviMumbai)

About Swarna Bharat TV:

Swarna Bharat TV is a mission-led creative platform telling precise, high-quality stories on Bharats history, culture, spirituality, and knowledge systems. Our YouTube channel is live with RashtraGaatha, and were rolling out additional twelve original showsanimated series, on-field documentaries, studio formats, and feature specials. We pair research-first writing with cinematic craft, and were preparing our originals for wider distribution, including OTT.

The Role:

Were hiring a Senior Script Writer to lead weekly originals across our slate. Youll develop platform-ready scripts that work for digital and long-form cutsclear hooks, clean structure, rigorous sourcing, and editor-friendly visual beats. Youll collaborate closely with researchers, editors, and designers to translate ideas into compelling, publishable episodes.

What youll do:

1) Script & Structure

• Deliver polished scripts on a weekly cadence; write in a clear, modern voice (Roman Hindi or English as required by the show).
• Craft strong openings, act-based flow, and crisp endings; keep paragraphs modular for edit flexibility.

2) Research & Verification

• Build source decks per episode: books, archives, credible journalism, papers, govt records.
• Cross-check timelines, names, claims; maintain citations/footnotes and a transparent sources log.
• Flag legal/ethical risks (defamation, living persons, sensitive claims) and propose safe phrasings.

3) Packaging Support

• Provide visual beats for editors (shot ideas, archival cues, on-screen text) and contribute title options & thumbnail micro-copy per episode.

4) Collaboration & Iteration

• Work with the team to incorporate data/feedback and improve retention, clarity, and pacing week over week.

Must-haves:

• 48 years of non-fiction/script writing for digital/documentary content.
• Proven research discipline and citation hygiene.
• Platform sense: attention-driving openings, tight structure, and audience-friendly language.
• On-site availability in Vashi; dependable weekly delivery.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience writing for anchors/VO; familiarity with archives and rights.
• Comfort shaping scripts for both short (810 min) and longer (2030 min) cuts.
• Basic sheet hygiene (sources log, outline draft revision tracking).

Why join us:

• Lead writing on originals with national resonance.
• Mission-led team, fast decisions, visible on-screen/description credits.
• Multi-platform exposure: digital now, repackaging for wider distribution.

How to apply:

Apply on LinkedIn or email

with:

• Portfolio link(s) (scripts/articles/videos)
• One sample that includes sources/citations
• A 50-word note on why Swarna Bharat TV excites you
• Subject: Senior Script Writer Swarna Bharat TV
• Shortlisted candidates will receive a brief form and a short assignment before the interview.