Scriptwriter for Live Stage Eventexpired
SHE-CAN
Posted on: July 26, 2024
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Description:
Full job description
SHE-CAN (Supporting Her Education Changes A Nation) is seeking a talented and experienced scriptwriter to help us write our gala script. Reporting to the Development Director and CEO the scriptwriter will write a 45 minute script packed with personal stories, and entertaining commentary. The gala, called Revolution 2.0, is in its 8th year at the San Francisco War Memorial and Herbst Theatre. SHE-CAN’s annual gala raised $1.3M last year. We are looking for someone who is passionate about storytelling and has a proven track record of producing high-quality, emotional script content. Watch last year’s live program here , and a highlights video here .
About SHE-CAN
SHE-CAN (Supporting Her Education Changes A Nation) is a global non-profit organization that builds female global leadership in post-conflict countries. We help passionate young leaders win scholarships to U.S. colleges and universities, provide leadership training, and pair them with U.S. mentor teams who help them thrive in college and launch change-agent careers at home. To date, we have helped 119 young women from Rwanda, Cambodia, Liberia, and Guatemala win $37M+ in full scholarships at top U.S. colleges. For more details, visit our website at www.shecan.global .
Key Responsibilities:
Write a 45-minute program script from opening to closing, including MC talking points, six 2- 3-minute scholar speeches, introductions of two honorees, possibly speeches for honorees, verbiage for thanking donors and fundraising asks, etc.
Conduct 6-8 interviews with scholars to gather personal stories and insights about their life and journey and work with scholars to refine their stories.
Work with the Development Director and CEO to refine script and assist in ensuring the seamless integration of written and visual content.
Qualifications / Ideal Candidate:
Strong writing skills and experience at script writing with a proven ability to create emotionally powerful and succinct stories.
Preference given to candidates with five or more years of professional writing experience.
Writing style that is emotional, poignant, and compelling, utilizing an active voice and conversational tone.
Comfortable with feedback, editing and revisions.
Candidates with a degree in Creative Writing will be prioritized
Compensation: Contract position paying total of $3,000. No benefits are provided.
Location: This position can be filled by a person who ideally is local to the Bay Area, but must be in a US time zone.
Application Deadline:
Sept. 30, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Media/Journalism
Payment status:
Paid
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