AI Vertical Drama Writer — Los Angeles, CA

About 9Ehc

We are a fast-growing digital entertainment company specializing in high-quality vertical miniseries and UGC ads for global audiences. Through innovative storytelling and audience-driven approaches, we aim to captivate mobile-first viewers with fast-paced, engaging, and emotionally compelling content. Our mission is to redefine short-form entertainment by integrating creativity, data-driven insights, and cross-cultural perspectives.

About the Role

The AI Vertical Drama Writer develops original English-language vertical short dramas for U.S. and global audiences, from concept and outline through full scripts and revisions. Working closely with Executive Producers and AI production teams, you turn creative direction into commercially compelling, female-driven stories with strong hooks, emotional payoffs, and memorable visual moments. This is an in-house writing role focused on scripts that engage mobile-first viewers and can be executed effectively through AI-powered production.

Key Responsibilities

• Write original scripts for vertical miniseries, typically around 60 episodes of 60–120 seconds each.

• Develop story outlines, episode treatments, characters and complete series arcs.

• Revise scripts based on creative, production and audience feedback.

• Collaborate with the production team to ensure scripts are compelling and practical to film.

• Stay current with Western audience trends and short-form storytelling formats.

Requirements

• Proven experience writing vertical dramas, web series or short-form serialized content.

• Strong understanding of fast-paced storytelling, hooks, cliffhangers and character development.

• Professional English writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin.

• Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating relevant experience.

• Currently based in California and legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Reliable, collaborative and able to meet production deadlines.

Please apply with your résumé, availability and relevant writing samples or portfolio.