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Script Writers-Malayalam

Lokal delivers local news, information, and classifieds to 900 million non-English speaking users in India.

Lokal

Employee count: 51-200

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Lokal is India’s largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns.

Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform—connecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they’ve historically lacked access to:

  • Lokal Matrimony – Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility
  • Lokal Jobs – Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby opportunities
  • GyanTV – Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more)
  • Dostt – Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations
  • Eaze – A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support
  • AstroLokal – Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat
  • And more – 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance, and AI-powered personal assistants

Requirements

Script writer-

  • Strong understanding of storytelling in under 60 seconds
  • Ability to write sharp, attention-grabbing openings (hook mastery)
  • Understanding of ad metrics — especially CTR, watch time, and drop-off rates
  • Ability to write for different platforms (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook) and formats (reels, teasers, ads)
  • Knowledge of visual language — understanding how copy translates into visuals and what frames grab attention
  • Ability to simplify messaging and make it relatable
  • Trend-spotting and adapting content style to current formats
  • Basic knowledge of transitions, camera shots, and pacing to visualize scripts better
  • Reads a lot — books, articles, and content from top writers globally — to develop visual literacy and understand narrative depth
  • Actively watches movies, short films, and ads to gain creative references and recognize what works visually and emotionally
  • Ability to work with creative prompts for videos and judge content quality during execution
  • Strong command over two languages minimum — English and their Malayalam language — both written and spoken, to bring cultural nuance and flexibility in writing

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Contractor

Experience level

Mid-level

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India +/- 0 hours

About Lokal

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Lokal delivers local news, information, and classifieds to 900 million non-English speaking users in India.

English-speaking users in India have access to good internet products for jobs, classifieds, eCommerce, education – essentially everything. On the other hand, there is a total lack of quality internet products for non-English speaking users for anything other than entertainment. Lokal is changing that by providing local news, classifieds and more, to these non-English speaking Indian users.

If you are ambitious to build at scale and want to be part of a company that has the potential to remain relevant for decades to come, apply at Lokal.

Employee benefits

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Healthcare benefits

Medical insurance for employees.

Flexible working hours

We accommodate all kinds of lifestyles and life stages. Come work on your terms.

Flexible leave policy

Take as much time off as you want as long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to do your work.

Company events

A chance to stay personally engaged with your co-workers (even if everyone's working from home) through employee initiatives like our highly active meme channel, book club, weekly crosswords, monthly game nights, and - when the pandemic allows it - outdoor competitive sports!

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Lokal

Company size

51-200 employees

Founded in

2018

Chief executive officer

Jani Pasha

Employees live in

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