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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Story Analyst
Description
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We are looking for a Story Analyst to join our creative team and play a crucial role in evaluating scripts, manuscripts, and story concepts for film, television, and other media projects. As a Story Analyst, you will be responsible for reading and analyzing a wide range of written materials, providing detailed coverage, and offering insightful feedback to help guide development decisions. Your expertise will help producers, studios, and creative executives identify promising projects, refine narratives, and ensure that content aligns with audience expectations and market trends.
In this role, you will assess the strengths and weaknesses of stories, characters, dialogue, and structure, and make recommendations for improvement or acquisition. You will collaborate closely with writers, producers, and development teams, contributing your analytical skills and industry knowledge to shape compelling and commercially viable content. The ideal candidate has a strong background in storytelling, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a keen understanding of current trends in entertainment and media.
Key responsibilities include reading and evaluating scripts and manuscripts, preparing comprehensive coverage reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders. You will also track industry trends, maintain a database of submissions, and participate in meetings to discuss project potential. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential for success in this position.
If you are passionate about storytelling, have a discerning eye for quality, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for the Story Analyst position. Join us in shaping the stories that captivate audiences around the world.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Read and evaluate scripts, manuscripts, and story concepts.
- Prepare detailed coverage reports summarizing strengths and weaknesses.
- Provide constructive feedback and recommendations for development.
- Present analysis and findings to producers and creative executives.
- Track industry trends and emerging storytelling techniques.
- Maintain a database of submissions and coverage reports.
- Collaborate with writers, producers, and development teams.
- Attend meetings to discuss project potential and creative direction.
- Identify promising projects for acquisition or further development.
- Ensure content aligns with audience expectations and market trends.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Film, Literature, Creative Writing, or related field.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Experience in script analysis or story development preferred.
- Familiarity with current trends in film, television, and media.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with coverage formats and industry terminology.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a team environment.
- Passion for storytelling and narrative structure.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with script or story analysis?
- How do you approach providing constructive feedback to writers?
- Can you describe a time you identified a promising project?
- What trends in storytelling do you find most compelling right now?
- How do you manage multiple projects and tight deadlines?
- What genres or formats are you most familiar with?
- How do you stay updated on industry developments?
- Describe your process for preparing a coverage report.
- What do you believe makes a story commercially viable?
- How do you handle disagreements with creative teams?
