Top 75 Communications writer Jobs in Burbank Ca

Creative/ Localization Writer
ShortMax Innovations Inc —Pasadena, CA
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Technical Writer II
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California —Los Angeles, CA
- $49.76 - $65.51 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Schematics
- Word processing
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
3d
Editorial Writer
Pepperdine University —Malibu, CA
- $25.96 - $28.36 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- University
8d
Editor/Writer II - PR & Marketing - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
USC —Los Angeles, CA
- $33.00 - $54.02 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
Visual Novel Writer, AI Content (Contractor)
Crazy Maple Studio —Culver City, CA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Contract
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Communication skills
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2d
Internal Communications and Science Writer
UCLA Health —Los Angeles, CA
- $70,900 - $145,200 a year
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Senior level
Technical Writer
APR Consulting Inc —Rosemead, CA
- $44.63 an hour
- Contract
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Cybersecurity Technical Writer - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —California
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- English
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
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14d
Writer - ReelShort, Elastic Heart Studio (Contractor)
Crazy Maple Studio —Los Angeles, CA
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Contract
- Remote
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Video Host / Script Writer
Edmunds.com —Santa Monica, CA
- $98,000 - $130,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Writer/Producer, Social (TV Creative Marketing)
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. —Culver City, CA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Per Diem Copy Editors
Los Angeles Times —El Segundo, CA
- $35 an hour
- Part-time
- 1 year
- Entry level
Assistant Script Writer
Hallelujah Nation Production —Pasadena, CA
- From $100 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Research
- US work authorization
- In-person
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9d
Editorial Services Specialist
Latham & Watkins LLP —Los Angeles, CA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
2d
Technical Writer (Starshield)
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Writer
BTAS —El Segundo, CA
- $112,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Part-Time Social Media Editor, The California Post
News Corp —Los Angeles, CA
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
14d
Senior Editor
The Huntington —San Marino, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Organizational skills
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Associate, Video Editor
FIGS —Santa Monica, CA
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Senior Writer
The Deep View —Los Angeles, CA
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Health insurance
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Creative/ Localization Writer

ShortMax Innovations Inc
Pasadena, CA

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$55,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Visa sponsorship
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Mandarin
Teamwork
English
Research
Screenwriting
Bachelor's degree
Scriptwriting for video production
English

Full Job Description

Company Overview

ShortMax is a fast-growing global vertical drama platform with worldwide business coverage. As one of the fastest-evolving players in the serialized short drama industry, we are revolutionizing entertainment consumption for global audiences.

In 2025, ShortMax officially entered the AI content track and has now become the world’s top-ranked AI content enterprise. Boasting a team of over 10,000 employees and a mature global content production system, we focus on developing and distributing hit vertical dramas tailored for mobile viewing. Our productions feature tight pacing and high emotional engagement, covering diverse genres including romance, billionaire lifestyle, werewolf/urban fantasy, revenge, and family relationship dramas.

Our content is widely released on TikTok, proprietary platforms and multiple multimedia channels, reaching hundreds of millions of global viewers. We launch more than 100 new short dramas every month. Adhering to innovation and premium content creation, we strive to build a world-class, audience-centric global content ecosystem. Join us to shape the future of global short-form serialized storytelling.

Position Overview

The Vertical Drama Localization Screenwriter will be responsible for researching, adapting and polishing serialized vertical drama scripts optimized for vertical mobile viewing. You will transform web novel IPs, story outlines and creative concepts into high-quality, engaging scripts, designing complete story arcs, core emotional beats and attractive cliffhangers, and adjusting narrative pacing to fit the viewing preferences of Western audiences.

Ideal candidates possess solid dramatic storytelling capabilities and in-depth expertise in romance, young adult (YA), family drama, urban fantasy and related genres. You are efficient in writing and flexible in content iteration, with strong teamwork and communication skills. You will actively participate in writer workshops, deliver creative insights, and help elevate the overall creative standards of our global drama content.

This role is tailored for mid-level writers with 3–5 years of professional screenwriting or serialized content creation experience, especially those passionate about emotional and romance-driven storytelling. If you thrive in a dynamic creative environment and excel at crafting addictive stories, we welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

1. Story Development & Script Adaptation

Analyze web novels and existing scripts, and adapt them into well-structured serialized vertical drama screenplays. Create original storylines, full outlines and episodic scripts (1–2 minutes per episode, 60–120 episodes per season). Restructure long-form literary content into short-form episodic narratives with compelling hooks and powerful emotional payoffs.

2. Data-Driven Content Optimization

Optimize narrative pacing, emotional scenes and cliffhanger arrangements based on viewer playback data and audience retention metrics. Refine episode openings, content transitions and overall story flow to maximize audience engagement and stickiness.

3. Original Creation & Team Collaboration

Produce original creative content for the platform’s in-house projects. Collaborate closely with writers, editors, translators and producers throughout script development and revision processes.

Participate in script table reads and evaluations, and provide professional, constructive feedback.

4. Cross-Cultural Localization

Localize and revise Chinese-origin short drama scripts for Western markets, ensuring cultural appropriateness, logical emotional progression, and authentic character motivations.

5. Production Support

Provide ongoing script updates and revisions during production to ensure final works align with the original creative vision.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in screenwriting, creative writing, serialized fiction creation or equivalent storytelling roles.
Exceptional creative writing skills with proven experience in romance, YA, family drama, werewolf/urban fantasy and related genres.
Bachelor’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Literature, History, Fine Arts, Film, Screenwriting or other related fields.
Ability to write emotionally intense and sensitive content as required by project demands.
Strong communication skills and the ability to quickly understand and implement revision feedback.
Enthusiastic about reading web novels and serialized fiction, with solid knowledge of online romance content trends.
Able to work under pressure and consistently meet tight project deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience creating vertical short-form content for TikTok or similar social platforms.
Prior experience adapting content for Western and North American markets.
Professional background in writer’s rooms, film studios or fiction publishing industries.
Ability to mentor junior writers and excel in collaborative group creation.
Adaptable to fast-paced iterative creative workflows and startup-style working environment.
Flexible to collaborate across US-Asia time zones.

Culture & Benefits

We foster an open, collaborative and globalized working culture that empowers creators to innovate freely and deliver bold creative works to hundreds of millions of audiences worldwide.

Full-time and project-based opportunities available
Full-time salary range: $70,000 – $130,000 per year and potential performance bonuses
Medical, financial, 401k and other employee benefits available for eligible employees
H-1B sponsorship may be considered for eligible full-time roles

Equal Opportunity Statement

ShortMax is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Language:

Mandarin (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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