Professional Resume Template for
Freelance Script Writer
Clara E. Thorne
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 555-0148
clara.thorne@proton.mail
linkedin.com/in/clara-thorne | clarathorne.com | vimeo.com/clarathorne
Professional Summary
Audience-focused Freelance Video Script Writer with 5 years of experience crafting high-retention screenplays and scripts for digital platforms, corporate campaigns, and educational series. Proven track record of boosting viewer engagement by up to 35% and reducing video production iteration times by 20% through precise script formatting and narrative pacing. Proficient in Final Draft, Celtx, and Trello, with deep expertise in transforming complex technical briefs into accessible audio-visual directions. Collaborative partner to creative directors, video editors, and brand strategists to deliver stories that convert and engage.
Work Experience
Lead Video Script Writer (Contract) — Summit Creative Agency
Los Angeles, CA | January 2024 – Present
- Authored 45+ commercial and social media video scripts for Fortune 500 consumer brands, driving a 28% average increase in year-over-year viewer watch time and organic click-through rates.
- Collaborated with 3 video directors and 5 motion designers to draft detailed visual and audio direction cues, shortening post-production editing cycles by 4 days per project.
- Pitched and secured 12 brand storytelling campaigns with agency executives by delivering high-concept narrative treatments, generating $350,000 in project revenue.
- Standardized the agency's dual-column script formatting protocol using Final Draft, decreasing revision cycles by 25% and accelerating pre-production approvals.
Video Script Writer (Freelance) — Nova Digital Productions
Los Angeles, CA | October 2021 – December 2023
- Wrote 80+ educational and explainers video scripts for an online learning publisher, resulting in a 42% boost in subscriber growth and a 4.8/5 average course quality rating.
- Translated 50+ pages of technical research and product specifications per month into engaging, user-friendly script assets, maintaining a 98% on-time delivery rate.
- Conducted script optimization and editing for 30 high-traffic YouTube channel clients, expanding average viewer retention rates from 32% to 48% through revised hooks.
- Collaborated with client marketing managers to align script messaging with brand voice, achieving a 15% improvement in call-to-action conversion rates across 25 campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production
Loyola Marymount University · Los Angeles, CA · 2021
Skills
Digital storytelling, Scriptwriting, Storyboarding, Dual-column AV scripts, Hook optimization, Narrative structure, Audience engagement, Script editing, Corporate brand storytelling, Explainer videos, Educational video writing, Final Draft, Celtx, Trello, Google Docs, Slack, Client relationship management, Creative direction coordination, YouTube analytics
Projects
Fintech Mobile App Launch Campaign
Role: Lead Script Writer
Tools: Final Draft, Celtx, Slack, Google Docs
Drafted a series of 5 promotional and tutorial video scripts that generated 1.2M organic views within 30 days and drove a 18% download conversion rate.
EdTech Interactive Science Series
Role: Lead Script Writer
Tools: Final Draft, Trello, Google Suite
Wrote 20 animated educational scripts on chemistry topics, which were distributed to 150+ school districts and achieved a 94% curriculum alignment score.
Certifications
- Screenwriting Certificate Program (UCLA Extension) (2022)
- Sundance Collab Screenwriting Intensive Completion (2023)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Pro-bono video script writer for regional animal rescue shelter campaigns (2022-present)
- Availability: Immediate start for freelance contracts
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Freelance Script Writer
Job Market Insights
$65,000
-
$105,000
Avg:
$82,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for freelance video script writers remains steady, driven by the expansion of digital content platforms, online education, and brand video marketing. As organizations pivot toward video-first strategies, writers who craft high-retention scripts are essential. While automated generation tools assist in brainstorming, human writers are needed to create authentic brand voices and narrative arcs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for writers to grow by 4% over the next decade, with freelance contractors dominating digital media.
4% growth over 10 years
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