Senior Script Writer and Researcher

Full‑time · On‑site / Hybrid (Vashi, Navi Mumbai)

About Swarna Bharat TV:

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

The Role:

Senior Script Writer

What you’ll 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:

• 4–8 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 (8–10 min) and longer (20–30 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:

or

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.