Media and Entertainment

Screenwriter

Salary range₹2.4 – 4 LPA → ₹6 – 15 LPA Top hiring statesMaharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A screenwriter writes the story, structure and dialogue for films, series and web shows, from idea to final script.

Develop story ideas and outlines
Write scenes, characters and dialogue
Revise scripts with directors and producers

2 Skills required

Storytelling & structure Dialogue writing Imagination Language skill Research Collaboration Resilience

3 Opportunities available in the market

OTT growth has increased writing opportunities; most start as assistants or in writers' rooms.

Film, OTT and TV production houses
Ad films and digital content studios
Freelance script writing

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.4 – 4 LPA≈ ₹20K – ₹33K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹6 – 15 LPA≈ ₹50K – ₹1.25L / month

Senior / specialist₹20 – 80 LPA≈ ₹1.67L – ₹6.67L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
2	Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Medium demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Medium demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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