Job Description : Script Writer Medical Content for General Audiences
Position : Script Writer
Type : Full-time
Location : Kolkata or Mumbai
About the Role
We are seeking a talented Script Writer with a passion for making complex medical topics clear, engaging, and accessible to a wide audience. The role involves taking intricate health and medical issues—ranging from diseases and treatments to scientific advances—and simplifying them into scripts that can be easily understood by someone with the comprehension level of a 10-year-old.
This content will be used for [educational videos, podcasts, social media, or other platforms—specify based on your project], with the goal of promoting health literacy and making medical knowledge more approachable.
Key Responsibilities
- Research complex medical and health-related topics from reliable sources.
- Write clear, concise, and engaging scripts that translate technical information into simple, relatable language.
- Ensure accuracy of medical information while tailoring explanations to a non-expert audience.
- Use storytelling, analogies, and relatable examples to make content engaging and easy to understand.
- Collaborate with medical experts, editors, and creative teams to refine content.
- Adapt scripts for different formats (e.g., short-form video, explainer videos, podcasts).
- Stay updated on current medical topics and health trends.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a script writer, content writer, or copywriterMust have experience with medical or science topicsAbility to take complex information and simplify it without losing accuracy.Strong storytelling and communication skills, with an engaging, audience-friendly style.Familiarity with medical terminology and health-related content.Excellent research skills and commitment to fact-checking.Ability to collaborate with subject-matter experts and creative teams.Background in journalism, communications, health sciences, or related fieldsDesired Attributes
Passionate about health communication and education.Creative thinker with the ability to explain “dry” topics in fun, relatable ways.Comfortable working under deadlines with attention to detail.Curious, empathetic, and sensitive to diverse audiences’ needs.What We Offer
Opportunity to make a real impact by improving health literacy.Creative freedom within an evidence-based framework.Collaborative and supportive team environment.Opportunity to work with India's leading health and wellness platform nirā balance