Junior Creative Writing Specialist - Media & Entertainment

Objective: For this task, you will conduct comprehensive research on current industry trends within the media and entertainment sector and develop a detailed content strategy that aligns with emerging creative writing trends. Your deliverable will be a DOC file containing your research findings, analysis, and strategic recommendations.

Expected Deliverables:

• A DOC file (Word Document) that outlines your research process, key trends identified, analysis of the competitive landscape, and a proposed content strategy.

Key Steps:

1. Research the Landscape: Investigate current trends in media and entertainment with an emphasis on creative writing. Identify influential sources, articles, blogs, and reports.
2. Analyze Competitors: Evaluate how industry leaders and emerging talents in creative writing are capturing audience attention. Highlight innovative techniques and breakthroughs.
3. Develop a Strategy: Propose a content strategy that leverages your findings. Detail target audience insights, potential content themes, and platforms to engage the audience.
4. Document Your Process: Explain every step of your research to showcase critical thinking and analytic skills. Provide references where applicable.

Evaluation Criteria: Your work will be evaluated on thoroughness of research, originality in strategy development, clarity and structure of the document, and the practicality of your recommendations. The final DOC must demonstrate professional presentation and industry insight.

This task is fully self-contained and does not require any external resources from a proprietary portal, but you may use publicly available information to support your research. Spend approximately 30 to 35 hours on this exploration and strategic planning assignment.

Objective: In this task, you are required to develop an original script for a short film or multimedia project that suits the creative writing style predominant in the media and entertainment industry. Simultaneously, design a basic storyboard that visually outlines the narrative flow. The final DOC file should encapsulate both the written script and the storyboard descriptions.

Expected Deliverables:

• A DOC file that includes a well-structured script complete with dialogue and narrative descriptions, along with a storyboard outline highlighting key scenes and transitions.

Key Steps:

1. Conceptualization: Develop an original concept or storyline. Ensure that it is engaging and resonates with a diverse media audience.
2. Scriptwriting: Write a detailed script. Focus on dialogue, pacing, and character development. Maintain a creative yet professional tone tailored for the media and entertainment audience.
3. Storyboard Overview: Create a layout describing each scene. Even though it does not require graphic elements, include detailed descriptions of visuals, camera angles, moods, and transitions.
4. Revision and Polishing: Ensure the document shows coherence between the script and storyboard, with attention to clarity and professional formatting.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Originality of the narrative and creativity in script development.
• Detail and clarity in the storyboard descriptions.
• Overall organization, formatting, grammatical accuracy, and adherence to the brief.

This task is designed for you to invest approximately 30 to 35 hours, and is completely self-contained without any need for proprietary data. Your DOC file should be easy to follow and demonstrate both creative prowess and structure.

Objective: The goal of this task is to develop a full-fledged creative promotional campaign for an upcoming media or entertainment project, such as a film, series, or event. Your DOC file should contain creative written content that includes taglines, short-form narratives, social media posts, and other marketing materials reflective of innovative creative writing skills.

Expected Deliverables:

• A DOC file with a cohesive promotional campaign including a detailed description of the project, various creative content samples, a strategic breakdown of the messaging across multiple channels, and a timeline for implementation.

Key Steps:

1. Project Overview: Define a hypothetical media or entertainment project. Include genre, target audience, and unique selling points.
2. Campaign Strategy: Outline a clear strategy which includes key messages, target channels (social media, blogs, advertising), and an innovative narrative approach.
3. Content Creation: Write creative content pieces such as taglines, ad copy, social media posts, and a brief narrative or press release. Each piece should maintain consistency in voice and tone.
4. Timeline and Execution: Provide a realistic campaign timeline that demonstrates planning and execution capability.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Creativity, originality, and relevance of the promotional content.
• Clarity and coherence of the overall campaign strategy.
• Professional organization, document structure, and adherence to the DOC file format.

The task is self-contained and should take approximately 30 to 35 hours. Utilize publicly available information for reference and ensure your submission is detailed, strategic, and persuasive.

Objective: In this task, you are required to simulate a professional revision process on an existing piece of creative writing typical for media and entertainment. You will draft a piece of narrative content, then simulate receiving peer feedback and incorporate constructive revisions. The final deliverable is a DOC file showing the original version, received imaginary feedback, and a revised version with clear markup of changes.

Expected Deliverables:

• A DOC file that includes the original draft text, a section with simulated peer review comments, and a revised version with tracked changes and annotations explaining the rationale behind every change.

Key Steps:

1. Draft Initial Story: Create a narrative piece of at least 800 words. Emphasize character development, plot structure, and writing style.
2. Simulated Peer Feedback: Write fictional feedback comments. These comments should address areas for improvement such as plot clarity, character depth, dialogue authenticity, and overall structure.
3. Revision Process: Revise the original narrative based on the simulated feedback. Clearly mark changes using annotations or track changes, explaining why each revision was made.
4. Reflection: Write a brief explanation of how feedback is vital in the creative process and how revision contributes to strengthening the overall narrative.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Depth and creativity of the original narrative.
• Realism and constructiveness of the simulated feedback.
• Quality of revision, clarity of changes, and the rationale behind improvements.
• Professional format and coherence of the final DOC submission.

This task is self-contained, does not require external datasets, and should take you between 30 to 35 hours to complete thoroughly.

Objective: The focus of this task is to create and adapt creative written content for digital platforms such as social media and blogs, relevant to the media and entertainment industry. Your DOC file should include multiple pieces of content, each tailored for different digital channels and showcasing versatility in creative writing style.

Expected Deliverables:

• A DOC file containing a comprehensive digital content package that includes at least three social media posts (tailored for platforms like Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook), a blog article of around 600-800 words, and a creative caption or tagline for a media event or series launch.

Key Steps:

1. Platform Analysis: Research the best practices for content on your target digital platforms. Note differences in tone, structure, and length.
2. Concept Development: Choose a hypothetical media or entertainment theme that ties all pieces together. This could be based on a current trend or a creative concept of your choice.
3. Content Drafting: Write the required pieces. Ensure that each piece is adapted to the specific audience and style of its platform while maintaining a consistent creative voice.
4. Editing and Cohesion: Review your draft for tone, clarity, and engagement. Include brief annotations that describe why certain stylistic choices have been made for each platform.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Creativity and adaptability of content across multiple digital platforms.
• Consistency of the creative voice and the relevance of content to the industry.
• Quality of writing, grammar, and overall presentation in the DOC file.

This is a self-contained task that requires no proprietary resources, utilizing only publicly available information. Dedicate approximately 30 to 35 hours to achieve a polished and strategic digital content package.

Objective: The final week’s task is to compile a comprehensive creative writing portfolio that includes excerpts of your work across various creative formats, along with a self-evaluation of your creative process. This portfolio should demonstrate your ability to integrate research, creative writing, script development, digital content crafting, and revision techniques. The final deliverable is a DOC file that serves as a professional presentation of your creative endeavors.

Expected Deliverables:

• A DOC file containing a portfolio with sections for each creative format (e.g., script pieces, narrative excerpts, digital writings), a self-reflective evaluation of your creative process, and strategic insights on how your creative skills can be further developed.

Key Steps:

1. Portfolio Assembly: Gather previous works or create new content pieces if necessary. The portfolio should include a variety of styles such as narrative scripts, social media posts, and promotional content.
2. Self-Evaluation: Write a detailed self-reflection explaining your creative process, challenges faced, and learnings acquired during the internship tasks. Highlight specific techniques that improved your creative output.
3. Strategic Insights: Include a section where you discuss potential future directions and strategies for your career as a creative writer in media and entertainment. Justify your insights with examples from your work.
4. Professional Formatting: Ensure that the DOC file is well-organized, logically structured, and features clear headings, sub-headings, and annotations where needed.

Evaluation Criteria:

• The breadth and quality of the creative works included.
• Depth of self-reflective analysis and actionable strategies for future development.
• Professional presentation, document layout, and coherence between all sections.

This comprehensive portfolio task is self-contained, requiring only publicly available resources for reference. Allocate approximately 30 to 35 hours to complete a well-rounded and reflective document that demonstrates your overall creative journey during the internship.