Scriptwriter with 7 years of experience writing scripts for branded video, explainers and corporate training. Wrote a safety training series viewed by 60,000 employees that reduced reportable incidents by 18%. Translates complex subjects into clear, human scripts with strong structure, voice and timing for narration and on-camera talent.
Experience
Scriptwriter, Brightreel Learning Studio (Remote)
Jan 2021 – Present
Wrote a 14-episode OSHA-aligned safety series viewed by 60,000 employees, tied to an 18% drop in incidents
Script 60 to 80 explainer and training videos a year for healthcare, logistics and software clients
Interview subject matter experts and turn findings into 2- to 8-minute scripts with shot notes
Hold revisions to 2 rounds on 90% of scripts through clear outlines and table reads
Writer and Producer, Crosstown Video Co. (Kansas City, MO)
Mar 2018 – Dec 2020
Wrote scripts for 40 commercials and brand stories for regional clients
Directed voiceover sessions and supervised edits
Education
BJ, Journalism (Strategic Communication), University of Missouri (Aug 2013 – May 2017)
Skills
Writing: video scripts, narration, dialogue, storyboards, treatments
Process: SME interviews, outlining, table reads, VO direction
Tools: Final Draft, Celtx, Google Docs, Articulate Rise
How to write a Scriptwriter resume
A strong Scriptwriter resume shows the work you made, the audiences it reached, and the briefs you delivered on. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Projects
Skills
Education
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Storytelling
Content strategy
Adobe Creative Cloud
Video production
Copywriting and editing
Brand guidelines
Social media
Art direction
Project management
Audience analytics
Example bullet points
Produced a 12-episode video series that reached 4.8M views and grew the channel by 120k subscribers
Art-directed the rebrand across 60 assets, delivered two weeks ahead of the product launch
Edited 300 articles a year as managing editor, raising average time on page by 35%
Tips from recruiters
Link your portfolio or reel in the header; it matters more than any layout choice.
Name clients, publications or brands when you are allowed to.
A more expressive template is fine for creative roles, but keep the text easy to scan.
Recommended templates
Vanguard (ATS-friendly): Bold display name, accent-led headings with line rules
Timeline (ATS-friendly): Clean accent layout with a dated career timeline
Scriptwriter resume FAQ
What should a Scriptwriter resume include?
A Scriptwriter resume should show the work you made, the audiences it reached, and the briefs you delivered on. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Projects, Skills and Education. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Scriptwriter?
Vanguard, Elegant and Timeline work well for Scriptwriter roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Scriptwriter resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Scriptwriter put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Scriptwriter roles are Storytelling, Content strategy, Adobe Creative Cloud, Video production, Copywriting and editing and Brand guidelines.
How do I write strong Scriptwriter resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as views, engagement rate and audience growth. For example: "Produced a 12-episode video series that reached 4.8M views and grew the channel by 120k subscribers."