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Full Time Job

Writer

Discovery

Buenos Aires, Argentina 09-29-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
Overview

Writer

Responsibilities

1. Script/Concept creation and adaptation (from English and Portuguese) and supervising scripts as required.

2. Watch episodes and understand the DNA of each show, select clips from the shows, request material, select music, coordinate and supervising the editor´s work.

3. Collaborate with Local Creative Services as Colombia, México, Brasil, Argentina and USH.

4. Manage external producers and designers.

5. Responsible for quality control of form and content, graphics, language accuracy, etc. before going on Air/Digital/Marketing/Comms/Distribution Sales/AdSales.

6. Strict management of inflow and outflow of promos by staying up-to-date on the promo tables via the ''hit list,'' in accordance with the deadline dates that promos must air.

Qualifications
* Minimum five Years hands-on experience as a writer/producer on Lineal and Digital Plataforms is essential.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish
* Portuguese a plus. English a must.
* Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
* It´s important to have knowledge in On Air/Digital production workflows. (editing/animation/design/VO)
* The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with the ability to generate a variety of ideas, turn them into

well written scripts, expand them into campaigns, and have a clear vision of how to execute them in the

best way possible, within the available resources, either using pre-existing footage to create a promo or

writing original promos to be shot. The writer producer will be responsible for overseeing all the stages
of the promos, from the beginning to its final delivery.
* To be successful on performing his tasks, the writer/producer will need to understand the brands and

perform in a fast-paced environment, with strong interpersonal skills, very organized, detail-oriented,

and with the ability to prioritize, work around the unforeseen obstacles and work effectively and

independently with both speed and accuracy.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4jn71-18-225-149-32-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Discovery

Discovery, Inc. is the global leader in real life entertainment. We serve passionate fans with content that inspires, informs, and entertains, providing leadership across deeply loved and trusted brands, such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel.