Vacancy title:
Scriptwriter
Employment type: Contractor, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Media, Communications & Writing
Jobs at:
Development Media International
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, October 29 2026
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Development Media International (DMI) Zambia is implementing a campaign to encourage couples to attend all antenatal and postnatal appointments and to encourage parents to seek immediate treatment for children with symptoms of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea.
DMI Zambia is therefore seeking to recruit exceptional scriptwriters with a rich, fertile imagination to write memorable and engaging 1-minute radio drama scripts to encourage and promote the adoption of the desired behaviours.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with DMI’s creative team to brainstorm, develop and refine script ideas that align with campaign themes and objectives guided by a message brief.
- Write radio drama scripts that are concise, engaging and emotionally resonant with our target audience (parents and caregivers of children aged 0-5 years).
- Incorporate feedback from pretesting sessions to maximize clarity and audience impact.
- Contribute creative ideas for integrating sound effects and music to enhance listener engagement.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now
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