Script Writer (Aviation Specialist)

  • Lahore, Pakistan
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Research aviation accidents using sources like NTSB/AAIB reports, cockpit transcripts, and expert analyses to develop detailed scripts.
  • Write compelling narratives that build tension while educating on causes.
  • Structure scripts with clear arcs: introduction, timeline recreation, analysis, and post-incident impacts (e.g., regulatory changes).
  • Collaborate with the animator and editor to align scripts with visuals, providing cues for animations, voiceovers, and audio elements.
  • Ensure scripts are respectful, avoiding speculation—focus on facts and lessons learned for aviation safety.
  • Contribute to 6-10 scripts per month, plus updates for compilations or community posts.

Requirements

  • Strong background in aviation (e.g., pilot training, engineering, or enthusiast-level knowledge) to accurately explain concepts like hypoxia, stalls, or system failures.
  • Proven writing experience in scripting for video content, preferably documentaries or educational YouTube channels.
  • Excellent research skills, with ability to synthesize complex reports into accessible, engaging prose.
  • 2+ years in scriptwriting or journalism, with a portfolio of narrative work (aviation-related preferred).
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team, adapting scripts based on feedback for production needs.
  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Aviation Studies, Creative Writing, or related field is a plus.
  • Must be based in or willing to relocate to Lahore, Pakistan, for full-time in-house work.