60 Script writing jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Script Writing Jobs in 2026

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The primary qualifications for a script writing job are a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and writing credit on some produced work. Most companies are flexible about the format of this work. It could be a published book, a produced or optioned film, or even a released video game. Many script writers produce work independently or as a freelance service to gain experience and publishing credits before applying for a full-time position. Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a script writing job requires communication skills, a willingness to change your work based on feedback, and the ability to create content that resonates with audiences. Script writing is often collaborative, so the ability to work well with other writers can help you get this job.

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Top Types Of Script Writing Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Script Writing positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Script Writer

    Salary range: $173,500 - $206,500

    A script writer writes a script for a movie, television show, commercial, play, or broadcast. Specific job duties vary depending upon the project, but often involve developing the story idea, creating an outline, generating dialogue, separating the script into acts, and working on character development. Some writers adapt a previous work into a new medium, like a book into a film. Other writers create a script from scratch.

  • No Experience Script Writer

    Salary range: $173,500 - $206,500

    No Experience Script Writer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for No Experience Script Writer jobs pay between $173,500 (25th percentile) and $206,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for No Experience Script Writer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Brand Writer

    Salary range: $60,000 - $98,000

    Brand Writer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Brand Writer jobs pay between $60,000 (25th percentile) and $98,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Brand Writer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Freelance Seo Writer

    Salary range: $42,500 - $54,500

    Remote Freelance Seo Writer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Freelance Seo Writer jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $54,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Freelance Seo Writer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • No Experience Writing

    Salary range: $27,500 - $29,500

    No Experience Writing is a common job search query. Most salaries for No Experience Writing jobs pay between $27,500 (25th percentile) and $29,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for No Experience Writing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Ai Writer

    Salary range: $60,000 - $98,000

    Ai Writer is a common job search query. Most salaries for Ai Writer jobs pay between $60,000 (25th percentile) and $98,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Ai Writer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Senior Ai Content Writer

    Salary range: $71,000 - $101,000

    Senior Ai Content Writer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Ai Content Writer jobs pay between $71,000 (25th percentile) and $101,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Ai Content Writer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Staff Writer

    Salary range: $47,000 - $65,000

    A staff writer works collaboratively with other writers to provide content for television, film, or other entertainment sources. Although some staff writers provide scripts while others help brainstorm ideas, your career relies on collaboration skills to create cohesive and consistent content. Your job duties include pitching new ideas to the team, receiving constructive criticism, and redrafting your ideas in line with their critique. The qualifications needed for a career as a staff writer usually start with experience in the entertainment industry.

  • Medical Content Writer

    Salary range: $49,000 - $96,500

    Medical Content Writer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Medical Content Writer jobs pay between $49,000 (25th percentile) and $96,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Medical Content Writer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Writer

    Salary range: $27,500 - $29,500

    Writers are content creators who use language to entertain, inform, or persuade audiences. They produce all written work available to the public, including books, newspaper articles, blog posts, website content, social media posts, and advertising copy. Examples of conventional writing careers are journalists, novelists, poets, screenwriters, technical writers, and copywriters. Writers may work freelance or as a staff writer for a company. Typical job duties include researching, organizing, planning, and outlining written work, in addition to writing, editing, and revising the pieces. To create quality content, writers need excellent language skills, proficiency in computer programs, and a mastery of online tools and resources.