[Hiring] Script Writer @Lokal App

Mar 26, 2025 - Lokal App is hiring a remote Script Writer. 💸 Salary: unspecified. 📍Location: India.

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Role Description

This role involves creating engaging scripts for various platforms and formats.

Strong understanding of storytelling in under 60 seconds
Ability to write sharp, attention-grabbing openings (hook mastery)
Understanding of ad metrics — especially CTR, watch time, and drop-off rates
Ability to write for different platforms (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook) and formats (reels, teasers, ads)
Knowledge of visual language — understanding how copy translates into visuals and what frames grab attention
Ability to simplify messaging and make it relatable
Trend-spotting and adapting content style to current formats
Basic knowledge of transitions, camera shots, and pacing to visualize scripts better
Reads a lot — books, articles, and content from top writers globally — to develop visual literacy and understand narrative depth
Actively watches movies, short films, and ads to gain creative references and recognize what works visually and emotionally
Ability to work with creative prompts for videos and judge content quality during execution
Strong command over two languages minimum — English and their native language — both written and spoken, to bring cultural nuance and flexibility in writing

Company Description

Lokal - India's largest hyperlocal platform in Indian languages is focused on building a world-class product for non-English speakers in India by providing them local information, classifieds and evolving with more meaningful use cases every day.

Operational in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab and West Bengal
50M+ downloads as of today

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Script Writer @Lokal App

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Job Type unspecified	Posted Mar 26, 2025

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