Documentary Short Script Writer (YouTube)
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Description
Experience Level: Entry
Crows Landing Productions is hiring an enthusiastic and versatile Documentary Short Script Writer for its YouTube series focused on fact-based unsolved mysteries, unusual history, creepy stories, and paranormal phenomena. This is a contract position paid on a per-project basis with a current schedule of 1-3 projects per week.
The Documentary Short Script Writer will be provided a video topic, a content brief, and suggested resources and is responsible for researching and writing short-form, documentary-style scripts with a mysterious, sometimes creepy tone. Scripts are typically 1,600 to 2,000 words and will be read by a narrator to provide the voiceover. Shorter scripts in the range of 250 to 500 words may also be requested. A video editor / visual storyteller will then bring your script to life using archival footage, stock assets, and a compelling soundtrack. Multiple video topics will be assigned weekly.
The ideal candidate is familiar with the online video landscape, especially YouTube and Facebook, and is adept at writing high-quality, short-form content in a fast-paced production environment. Past experience with “creepy” or horror-influenced content is a plus as is an interest in unsolved mysteries or paranormal phenomena.
Responsibilities
-Research and write scripts as assigned, mainly in the areas of unsolved mysteries, strange history, and paranormal phenomena
-Adapt as creative assignments change and evolve, while maintaining quality
Qualifications
-Fluent in English
-Preference is given to candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience writing digital content and/or managing social channels, but anyone with proven writing skills will be seriously considered
-Attention to detail and accuracy
How to Apply
Reply to this post with details on your qualifications and include relevant writing samples. Applications without writing samples will not be considered. Selected candidates will be given a paid scriptwriting exercise.
The Documentary Short Script Writer will be provided a video topic, a content brief, and suggested resources and is responsible for researching and writing short-form, documentary-style scripts with a mysterious, sometimes creepy tone. Scripts are typically 1,600 to 2,000 words and will be read by a narrator to provide the voiceover. Shorter scripts in the range of 250 to 500 words may also be requested. A video editor / visual storyteller will then bring your script to life using archival footage, stock assets, and a compelling soundtrack. Multiple video topics will be assigned weekly.
The ideal candidate is familiar with the online video landscape, especially YouTube and Facebook, and is adept at writing high-quality, short-form content in a fast-paced production environment. Past experience with “creepy” or horror-influenced content is a plus as is an interest in unsolved mysteries or paranormal phenomena.
Responsibilities
-Research and write scripts as assigned, mainly in the areas of unsolved mysteries, strange history, and paranormal phenomena
-Adapt as creative assignments change and evolve, while maintaining quality
Qualifications
-Fluent in English
-Preference is given to candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience writing digital content and/or managing social channels, but anyone with proven writing skills will be seriously considered
-Attention to detail and accuracy
How to Apply
Reply to this post with details on your qualifications and include relevant writing samples. Applications without writing samples will not be considered. Selected candidates will be given a paid scriptwriting exercise.
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