A professional who writes scripts for motion pictures or television. Responsibilities include:

• Selects subject and theme for script based on personal interests or assignment.
• Conducts research to obtain accurate factual background information and authentic detail.
• Writes plot outline, narrative synopsis, or treatment and submits for approval.
• Confers with producer or producer and director, motion picture or director, television regarding script development, revisions, and other changes.
• Writes one or more drafts of script.
• May work in collaboration with other writers.
• May adapt books or plays into scripts for use in television or motion picture production.
• May write continuity or comedy routines.
• May specialize in particular type of script or writing.