Staff Writer (Mandarin-speaking)

Part Time Job
Office Location: Los Angeles, California
Date posted: May 2022

Company Summary:

Wavelets Entertainment, Inc. is a script development company funded by China's Alibaba and Hong Kong's Media Asia. Wavelets sources and develops web series dramas and feature films for the Chinese streaming market.

Job Summary:

Wavelets is looking for Mandarin-speaking staff writers to join us in web series script-development.

Responsibilities:

- Working along the rest of the creative team in project-planning and creating documents including characters' bio, outlines etc.
- Brainstorming and creating beatsheets, episodic outlines, step outlines etc.
- Write, rewrite and polish story outlines and teleplays in Mandarin Chinese
- Participate in table reading sessions and making edits based on the team's feedback

This role will take place remotely as a result of Covid-19.

Basic Qualifications:

- At least 18 years of age
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Proficient in Mandarin Chinese (able to read, write and speak) and English
- Proficient with Final Draft and Google Suite
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Positive attitude and receptive to development notes and offer creative suggestions to feedback
- Willing to help in any manner possible, does not allow their work and duties to be defined by the job title

Preferred Qualifications:

- Passionate about the Chinese culture with a strong interest in the Chinese film and television market
- Familiar with the latest online movies and web series in China with a strong sense of the current web series trends and understands the younger Chinese audience's needs
- Experience working in a TV writers' room
- Bachelor's or master's degree in screenwriting and/or creative writing

Compensation/Benefits

Compensation competitive / TBD. This is a non-WGA project.

Application

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Disclaimer
Wavelets Entertainment, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment or internship without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, or protected veteran status.
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