Creative Writer & Producer

Smart Nonsense; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Fully remote work environment

28 days paid leave plus locational hol

Job summary

Smart Nonsense seeks a dynamic content creator to produce viral pitches, source compelling visuals, and craft short-form scripts for multiple formats. You will guide edits, review pacing and audio, and ensure daily publishing across short-form, long-form, carousel, and newsletter formats.

The role requires strong trend research, storytelling skills, and proficiency with Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. Remote work is supported, with a fast-paced calendar and collaboration across channels.

Qualifications

• Prior experience creating viral content for TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts.
• Proven experience writing short-form scripts and guiding video edits.
• Exceptional research skills for uncovering trends and obscure stories.
• Strong storytelling sense with expertise in hooks and narrative arcs.
• Familiarity with video editing tools like Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Basic knowledge of animation and motion graphics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver polished 1-page pitches including references to viral content and visual assets.
• Source b-roll, stock footage, images, and reference materials.
• Write short-form scripts using proven storytelling frameworks to drive engagement.
• Review and approve edited videos, providing feedback on audio, pacing, and story flow.
• Publish content daily across short-form, long-form, carousel, and newsletter formats.
• Manage content calendars and post-production workflows.

Skills

Viral content creation

Short-form storytelling

Trend research

Video editing guidance

Tools

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver polished 1-page pitches including references to viral content and visual assets
• Source b-roll, stock footage, images, and reference materials
• Write short-form scripts using proven storytelling frameworks to drive engagement
• Review and approve edited videos, providing feedback on audio, pacing, and story flow
• Publish content daily across short-form, long-form, carousel, and newsletter formats
• Manage content calendars and post-production workflows

Requirements

• Prior experience creating viral content for TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts
• Proven experience writing short-form scripts and guiding video edits
• Exceptional research skills for uncovering trends and obscure stories
• Strong storytelling sense with expertise in hooks and narrative arcs
• Familiarity with video editing tools like Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro
• Basic knowledge of animation and motion graphics

Benefits

• Top pay
• Fully remote work environment
• 28 days of paid leave plus locational holidays

About the Company

Smart Nonsense produces high-reach media content for channels including Henry Belcaster and YourSATCoach, reaching over 1 billion people annually through viral storytelling.