Media and Entertainment

Script Writer

Salary range₹2 – 3.6 LPA → ₹4.5 – 9 LPA Top hiring statesMaharashtra, Delhi NCR, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A script writer writes scripts for TV shows, ads, radio, documentaries, corporate videos and online videos.

Plan and write scripts to a brief
Match style to audience and format
Edit based on feedback

2 Skills required

Writing & storytelling Concise language Research Creativity Understanding of video / audio production Deadlines

3 Opportunities available in the market

Production houses, channels, ad agencies and digital creators hire script writers.

TV channels and production houses
Ad and corporate-video agencies
YouTube, OTT and radio

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2 – 3.6 LPA≈ ₹17K – ₹30K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹4.5 – 9 LPA≈ ₹38K – ₹75K / month

Senior / specialist₹10 – 25 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹2.08L / 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	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High 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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