Freelance Social Media Scriptwriting (Contract)
Freelance Social Media Scriptwriter (Contract) Study.com is looking for scriptwriters to create short scripts for YouTube videos. Our ideal scriptwriter is familiar with writing scripts that sound natural, provide accurate information, and include video editing notes for call-outs and other video elements. This is an online, remote contract role. All work is paid per piece. Project Description As a scriptwriter, you will produce engaging and informative scripts using a template for videos. You will be responsible for planning and scripting videos that align with our educational objectives and SEO best practices. We manage several YouTube channels targeted toward academic topics, including teacher certification test prep, college degree information, education and career resources, and more. Each video type includes a template for the video sections, script, and editing notes. Project Work Independently select video topics from a list of topics. Follow guidelines for video structure, content, and style to ensure clarity and accuracy. Online research may be necessary for some channels or video types. Write engaging, informative, concise scripts that align with the intended topic(s). Revise and update content based on feedback from our review team. Write, visualize, and structure the video content, ensuring voiceover and visuals work together cohesively in finished scripts. Required Skills & Experience Ability to gather information on various topics and incorporate it into scripts. Excellent communication skills and are collaborative and responsive. Strong online research & proficient English language skills. Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel. Familiar with table formatting to organize voiceover scripts with corresponding visual elements. Preferred Skills Familiarity with best practices for YouTube video scripts. Experience writing for different video formats, including educational content, tutorials, test prep videos, and more. Experience with Smartsheet as a collaborator. Do you think you can be a YouTube Video Scriptwriter for Study.com or know someone who might be interested? Click “Apply Now” to fill out an application and submit your resume, or forward this posting to a friend! What we offer: Reliable Payments: Timely, reliable payments twice a month via PayPal. All work is paid per piece. Remote Work: This is a fully online contracted work-from-home opportunity. Flexibility: Work a flexible schedule, when and where it’s convenient for you. Support: Access to a supportive in-house team to answer your questions and lend a hand. The Contract Process Complete the application and submit it with your resume. Approved applicants will receive a contract via email on Wednesdays. Sign and submit the contract within the 5-day signing window. Signed contracts are processed, and onboard materials are sent the following Wednesday. About Study.com At Study.com, our goal is to make education accessible, and over the last two decades, we’ve become the leading online education platform, delivering a personalized learning experience across a broad continuum of education. Today, over 30 million students use Study.com every month to achieve their educational and academic goals, and we’re the industry leader in helping teachers pass their licensure exams. We focus on increasing access to education because we know information is the ultimate equalizer and that education is key to upward mobility. Feel free to share this opportunity with any friends you think would be interested, too. Apply To This Job