Short-form Script Writer

Montaz Medias; Visakhapatnam; Hybrid; INR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Montaz Medias in Visakhapatnam is seeking a sharp Short-form Script Writer who lives for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and viral content. Youll craft scripts for 10+ founder brands, turning expertise into content that gets watched, saved and shared.

Youll work with strategy to ensure scripts align with pillars, write captions and on-screen text, and iterate based on performance data. English fluency is required; Telugu/Hindi writing is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Portfolio with 3–5 scripts or reels.
• Fluency in English; Telugu/Hindi writing is a bonus.
• Ability to write punchy hooks and captions.
• Comfort with weekly script cadence.

Responsibilities

• Write 20-30 short-form scripts per month for multiple founder accounts across niches.
• Research trending hooks, formats, and audio trends weekly.
• Collaborate with the content strategist to match scripts to content pillars.
• Write punchy captions, CTAs, and on-screen text copy.
• Iterate based on reel performance data.

Skills

Short-form writing

Trend research

Voice adaptation

Editing and copywriting

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Communications

Tools

Notion

Google Docs

ClickUp

Job description

Job Summary

Write scroll-stopping hooks, punchy scripts, and story-driven narratives for founder Reels. You understand attention - and you know how to engineer it in 3 seconds.

About the Role

Were looking for a sharp Short-form Script Writer who lives and breathes Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and viral content. Youll work directly with our strategy team to craft scripts for 10+ founder brands - turning their expertise into content that gets watched, saved, and shared.

What Youll Do

• Write 20-30 short-form scripts per month for multiple founder accounts across niches (real estate, architecture, fitness, tech, finance).
• Research trending hooks, formats, and audio trends weekly.
• Collaborate with the content strategist to match scripts to content pillars.
• Write punchy captions, CTAs, and on-screen text copy.
• Iterate based on reel performance data (what hooks are working, whats not).

What Were Looking For

• Strong understanding of short-form content structure: hook retain payoff CTA.
• Ability to write in different founder voices - you adapt, not impose.
• Knowledge of what makes Reels go viral: hooks, pacing, emotional triggers.
• Comfortable working fast - scripts are due on a weekly cadence.
• Portfolio or samples of at least 3-5 scripts or reels youve written.
• Fluency in English; Telugu/Hindi writing is a bonus.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience writing for personal brands, founders, or creators.
• Understanding of Instagram analytics - reach, saves, shares.
• Familiarity with tools like Notion, Google Docs, or ClickUp.

Why This Role

• Youll have direct creative ownership - your scripts go live to real audiences.
• Work alongside a full in-house production team (videographers, editors, strategists).
• Hybrid work setup - flexibility with accountability.
• Performance bonuses for scripts that hit 100K+ reach.