Screenwriter (Podcast)

Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$60–$70 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Collaborate with the agency’s internal creative team to develop a true-crime-style podcast script for a U.S.-based client, potentially as one 25-minute episode or a series of shorter segments. Shape engaging narrative content with effective pacing and storytelling for the project, while collaborating remotely and meeting deadlines.

Job details

Screenwriter, Podcast Fully Remote Starts immediately Part-time for approx. 1 month Rate: $60-70/hr. T4 only rate Our client, a global communications agency, is seeking an experienced Screenwriter to join their team immediately for an upcoming project. In this role, you will collaborate with the internal creative team to develop a podcast script for a U.S. based client. The concept is a compelling, true-crime-style podcast that may be produced as a single 25-minute episode or as a series of shorter segments. The ideal candidate is a senior-level writer with demonstrated experience writing podcast content and a strong understanding of narrative storytelling, pacing, and audience engagement. Experience writing for American audiences is strongly preferred. Project Details: - Contract assignment through mid-November. - Approximately 100 hours of project work. - Immediate start. - Remote collaboration with agency team Qualifications: - Proven experience writing podcast scripts. - Strong storytelling and long-form narrative writing skills. - Experience developing engaging, episodic content. - Familiarity with U.S. audiences and tone preferred. - Ability to work collaboratively and meet project deadlines. In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. Email Your Resume In Word To Natalie.Panetta@jobalert.creativecircle.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : NP8-1999485L163 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. Natalie Panetta - Recruitment Strategist This is a new role. This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 10/12/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth Creative Circle ULC is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences and/or any other ground protected by applicable law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. If you require accommodation in the application process on the basis of a disability or any other ground protected by applicable law, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at HumanResources@creativecircle.com or your Everforth Creative Circle Recruiter to make arrangements. Copyright © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have proven experience writing podcast scripts and strong long-form narrative storytelling skills. The role also calls for experience developing engaging episodic content, collaborative working ability, and deadline management; familiarity with U.S. audiences and tone is preferred.