Short Radio Drama Scriptwriter -3 Positions: (Amharic, Afan Oromo and Tigrigna) at Population Media Center, Ethiopia

Population Media Center (PMC) is a U.S.-based international nonprofit organization specializing in research-based multimedia communication strategies for social development. Using entertainment education and mass media, PMC empowers people to lead healthier and more prosperous lives.

Currently, PMC-E is implementing a project entitled “Empowering Adolescents and Youth through an Inclusive Multimedia Behavioral Change”, which addresses sexual and reproductive health, family planning, gender-based violence, social cohesion, and other pressing social issues.

As part of this initiative, PMC-E plans to produce 40 radio talk shows in Amharic, Afan Oromo, and Tigrigna focusing on women’s migration for diverse audiences.

To support this effort, PMC-E invites applications from writers that are proficient and can speak one of the languages for the position of short radio drama scriptwriter to develop drama segments for the 40-episode radio talk show series.

Position: Short Radio Drama Scriptwriter (3 Positions – Amharic, Afan Oromo, and Tigrigna)

Duties and Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the radio talk show producers, the scriptwriters will:

• Develop engaging and audience-focused short radio drama scripts (5-7 minutes per episode) in one of the three languages.
• Ensure the drama scripts align with the objectives of the talk shows and effectively address social issues.
• Write high-quality short drama scripts for 40 radio talk show episodes.
• Meet deadlines and deliver scripts that meet PMC-E’s quality standards.

Position Details:

• Location: Addis Ababa
• Required Positions: Three (3) Script wtires (Amharic, Afan Oromo and Tigrigna)
• Salary: Negotiable
• Deliverable: Minimum of six (6) short dramas per month
• Duration: 3-5 months
• Application Deadline: Open for five (5) working days

PMC-E upholds a zero-tolerance policy against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse (SEA), and Child Abuse. Employees must take all necessary measures to prevent and report any such incidents. Any violation of this policy will result in immediate termination of the contract.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatrical Arts, Language and Linguistics, Journalism and Communication, or a related social science field.
• At least five years of proven experience in script writing, prefereably on women enpowerment, GBV, migration, returnee, youth-focused, or social content programs.
• Skills to highlight the contributions of migrant women to their families and communities through multimedia storytelling.
• Proven experience in writing short radio drama scripts, preferably for radio talk shows.
• Strong understanding of cross-cultural awareness and social norms in Ethiopia.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.