Tarun Rawat
SCREENWRITER | STORYTELLER | CONTENT CREATOR
Seattle,WA
Summary
A screenwriter and content strategist with a passion for narrative storytelling. From OTT adaptations to interactive fiction, I’ve written for major TV networks and OTT platforms in India, catering to general and niche audiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
SCREENPLAY WRITER - DEAR ISHQ
Disney+ Hotstar
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked with the story team to adapt a romantic novel to an engaging TV series
- Wrote daily episodic screenplays, ensuring compelling storytelling under tight deadlines
EPISODE WRITER - PYAR TUNE KYA KIYA
Zing TV
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Researched and wrote original stories for a young adult anthology series over 2 seasons
- Collaborated with directors and producers to maintain narrative consistency and production deadlines
SCREENPLAY WRITER - RAKSHABANDHAN, STORY WRITER - NAAGMANI
Dangal TV
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Wrote daily screenplays under a strict production schedule, delivering a finale with the highest rating achieved in the show
- Collaborated in the writer's room to develop a broad story and episodic lineup for a new fantasy drama
EPISODE WRITER - CRIME STORIES
Flipkart TV
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Wrote interactive crime stories and fast-paced screenplays, crafting alternate storylines based on audience choices to drive engagement with the brand
STORY, SCREENPLAY WRITER
Indonesian Web Shows
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Led conceptualization and story development for three Indonesian TV shows, crafting engaging, culturally nuanced narratives
STORY WRITER
Edit II Productions
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Developed weekly comedic story arcs for two popular TV comedy shows, ensuring relatable humor and character consistency
TRAINEE WRITER
Star India Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Selected for the STAR Writers Program (SWP 3), receiving specialized training in screenwriting, storytelling, and long-form show development
- Worked in a writer's room for a daily show, Karthik Purnima, contributing to the show's broad and episodic story and scene line-ups for each episode
CONTENT MARKETING SPECIALIST
Consulting
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed lead generation, branding, and marketing solutions for clients through content, email, and social media
DIGITAL AND CONTENT MANAGER
Texas Instruments
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Led digital marketing, content strategy, and customer engagement for TI India University Program, to drive increased adoption of TI products and resources among universities
- Collaborated with IIM Bangalore and Government of India for Texas Instruments Innovation Challenge (TIIC), to achieve a 120% increase in participation from the previous year
BRAND MANAGER
NR Doshi and Partners
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed branding, marketing, and content for 3 companies, overseeing marketing, and sales strategy to increase brand profile and create lead generation funnels
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
11.2008 - 05.2011
- Worked on Boeing's CRM project, handling requirement analysis, coding, testing, and implementation across development cycles
Education
PGDM - MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mudra Institute of Communications
06.2011 - 04.2013
B.TECH. - COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Dehradun Institute of Technology
06.2004 - 04.2008
Skills
Storytelling
Screenplay
Scriptwriting
Copywriting
Blog & Article Writing
Research
Creative writing
Content creation
Document editing
Editing
Social media
Internship
Linteractive, Lowe Lintas
Intern Apr 2012 - Jun 2012
ONGC
Intern May 2007 - Jun 2007
Timeline
SCREENPLAY WRITER - DEAR ISHQ
Disney+ Hotstar
11.2022 - 04.2023
SCREENPLAY WRITER - RAKSHABANDHAN, STORY WRITER - NAAGMANI
Dangal TV
01.2022 - 04.2022
EPISODE WRITER - CRIME STORIES
Flipkart TV
04.2021 - 05.2021
EPISODE WRITER - PYAR TUNE KYA KIYA
Zing TV
02.2021 - 11.2022
STORY, SCREENPLAY WRITER
Indonesian Web Shows
10.2020 - 02.2021
STORY WRITER
Edit II Productions
08.2020 - 10.2020
TRAINEE WRITER
Star India Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 06.2020
CONTENT MARKETING SPECIALIST
Consulting
07.2016 - 01.2019
DIGITAL AND CONTENT MANAGER
Texas Instruments
10.2015 - 06.2016
BRAND MANAGER
NR Doshi and Partners
05.2013 - 01.2015
PGDM - MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mudra Institute of Communications
06.2011 - 04.2013
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
11.2008 - 05.2011
B.TECH. - COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Dehradun Institute of Technology
06.2004 - 04.2008