Job Description:
Besides production the other main areas of work in radio and television broadcasting include research, scriptwriting and presentation. Research and scriptwriting involves providing the background information on the subject of the program. Researchers contribute not only ideas for the program but also in making the program authentic. They themselves often write the script used by the characters, presenter or commentator in the program.

The job of a Scriptwriter is a highly specialized and there are specialists for television, radio and film scripts. A scriptwriter writes scripts for television serials, documentaries, soap operas, or adapt a novel or a story for television. The scriptwriter must have a flair for writing together with an intuitive understanding of public emotions at different levels. Script editor/supervisor acts as an intermediary between the Scriptwriter and the producer, and even commissions new work to current affairs and archaeology science etc.

Educational Qualification:
Flair of writing with a good command over language and literature is the essential requirement. Nonetheless formal training like Diploma Direction and Screen Play writing/Creative writing definitely helps. Researchers are specialists in their fields.

Opening:
Every T.V. and Radio and Broadcasting channel requires scriptwriters. There are openings also with the advertising agencies, private production organization, government publicity departments and inter-net service providers.