Do you love storytelling?
Are you fascinated by real-life events and turning them into engaging, narrative-driven scripts?
If yes, we’d love to work with you!
We create animated videos about interesting real-life stories, and we’re looking for a Scriptwriter to craft compelling, storytelling-focused scripts tailored for our audience.
Important: What We’re NOT Looking For:
- Writers of non-narrative content (e.g., listicles, SEO articles, or corporate scripts).
- Writers without experience crafting engaging, storytelling-focused scripts.
What You’ll Do:
- Research real-life events and uncover the most interesting, story-worthy details.
- Write clear, engaging scripts designed to tell a captivating story from start to finish.
- Keep viewers hooked with strong pacing, narrative flow, and storytelling techniques.
What We’re Looking For:
- Scriptwriting Experience: Proven experience writing narrative-focused scripts.
- Strong Storytelling Skills: Ability to craft compelling narratives from real-life events.
- Research Expertise: Uncover and incorporate key details to create authentic, engaging stories.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to follow feedback and refine scripts to meet storytelling goals.
- Passion for Storytelling: True crime, history, or real-world narratives are a strong plus.
What We Expect:
- Long-Term Collaboration: We value freelancers who grow with us over time.
- Learning Curve: We’ll provide feedback to help you improve and streamline the process.
- Reliability: Stick to deadlines and communicate any potential delays in advance.
- Guideline Adherence: Follow our detailed guidelines to ensure consistency and quality.
How to Apply:
1 - Tell us about your favorite YouTube channels.
2 - Share your portfolio with storytelling-focused scripts (true crime, historical, or narrative-driven samples preferred).
Tips:
- Highlight relevant work that shows your ability to craft compelling narratives.
- Avoid non-relevant samples (e.g., listicles, SEO articles, or non-narrative scripts).
- Ensure your files are accessible (check sharing permissions).
We evaluate applicants based on their work—no need for a cover letter!
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