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ThrillerDen is a fast-growing Bengali YouTube channel that brings audiences spine-chilling audio stories and dramas in the thriller, horror, and supernatural genres. With over 5,000 subscribers gained in just 8 months, we are expanding rapidly and seeking skilled professionals to join our creative team. We are looking for a full-time Bengali scriptwriter who can adapt stories from books (both Bengali and English) into audio drama format , maintaining professional script quality, dramatic structure, and immersive sound cues. Job Overview: As a scriptwriter at ThrillerDen, your primary role will be to adapt, translate, and structure existing stories into complete audio drama scripts . These scripts must be suitable for multi-character voice acting and sound-rich storytelling. A background in literary translation or experience working with book-based adaptations will be considered a strong advantage. Key Responsibilities: Adapt stories from existing books (by Bengali or international authors) into compelling audio scripts Translate and recreate English-language horror/thriller stories into Bengali with accuracy and creativity Write dialogue-rich, emotionally engaging, and grammatically correct scripts Add precise sound effect (foley) notations like whispers, screams, footsteps, thunder, door creaks, background ambience, etc. Maintain proper pacing, character consistency, and scene transitions for smooth voice-acted delivery Work with the Content Head and production team to revise scripts based on feedback and performance Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of professional scriptwriting experience , preferably in podcast, theatre, radio, or YouTube audio formats Proficiency in Bengali writing with a strong grasp of grammar, vocabulary, and tone Prior experience in literary translation or script adaptation from books Ability to convert narrative prose into audio-optimized, dialogue-driven formats Strong sense of audio drama dynamics , including voice direction, pacing, and audio transitions Familiarity with horror, thriller, suspense, or folk mystery genres Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Bengali audio story channels or podcast platforms Exposure to classic and contemporary Bengali literature Understanding of rural themes, local dialects, and cultural nuances in Bengali storytelling Knowledge of professional script formatting tools (e.g., Google Docs, Avro) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month Benefits: Paid sick time Paid time off Schedule: Day shift Fixed shift Work Location: In person
