Remote YouTube Documentary Scriptwriter (Contract)

Dragonfruit; United States; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Dragonfruit is seeking a freelance scriptwriter to develop narration, on-camera dialogue, and visual direction from briefs and in-depth research. You will translate complex topics into clear, engaging scripts for YouTube through tight storytelling and cinematic structure.

Responsibilities include researching ideas with the creative director, crafting real arcs, and maintaining a consistent host voice across episodes while adapting to reviewer feedback and client inputs.

Qualifications

• Produced documentary or long-form credits shown in portfolio.
• Ability to research and write about technical material with clarity and story instinct.
• Strong grasp of narrative structure and knowing when to caveat accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Write narration, on-camera dialogue, and visual direction from briefs and research.
• Research and translate ideas with precision for a YouTube audience.
• Structure episodes with a real arc, opening with a question and closing with new insight.
• Write with the camera in mind to maximize viewer retention.
• Develop and sustain a consistent host voice across a series.
• Revise scripts through client and research review cycles without losing story.

Skills

Writing

Research

Storytelling

Screenplay

Tools

Final Draft

Google Docs

Job description

Dragonfruit is seeking a freelance scriptwriter to develop narration, on-camera dialogue, and visual direction from briefs and in-depth research. You will translate complex topics into clear, engaging scripts for YouTube through tight storytelling and cinematic structure.

Responsibilities include researching ideas with the creative director, crafting real arcs, and maintaining a consistent host voice across episodes while adapting to reviewer feedback and client inputs.