Scriptwriter / Retention Strategist / Researcher

bentheboss; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

bentheboss is seeking a dedicated contributor to help research, plan, and improve the retention of long form Minecraft videos. You will review edits, craft voiceover content, and test ideas in-game to strengthen videos from planning through final cut.

Ideal candidates understand how to keep viewers engaged on YouTube, with strong writing for natural voiceovers and the ability to give actionable feedback. Premiere Pro skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Fluent English.
• Experience with long form YouTube content.
• Strong research, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Understanding of retention-focused editing.
• Ability to review rough cuts and provide feedback.
• Willingness to learn and test things in Minecraft.

Responsibilities

• Research and help plan upcoming videos.
• Review edits and provide notes on retention, pacing, storytelling, and humor.
• Help write or revise voiceovers and sponsor integrations.
• Test ideas in Minecraft when needed.
• Potentially revise edits if you have editing experience.

Skills

YouTube retention

Research

Brainstorming

Humor

Voiceover writing

Feedback

Minecraft familiarity

Tools

Premiere Pro

Job description

About the Job

We’re looking for someone to help research, plan, and improve the retention of our long form Minecraft videos.

The main responsibilities would include:

• Researching and helping plan upcoming videos
• Reviewing edits and giving clear notes on retention, pacing, storytelling, and humor
• Helping write or revise voiceovers and sponsor integrations
• Testing ideas in Minecraft when needed
• Potentially making revisions to edits if you have editing experience

The goal is to have someone who can help strengthen a video from the planning stage through the final edit.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who understands how to make long form YouTube videos entertaining and knows how to keep viewers engaged.

You should have:

• A strong understanding of YouTube retention, pacing, and storytelling
• Good research and brainstorming skills
• A good sense of humor
• Strong writing skills, especially for natural, conversational voiceover
• The ability to give clear, actionable feedback on edits

Extensive Minecraft experience is a plus, but not required. As long as you’re willing to learn, research, and test things in-game, that’s completely fine.

Experience with Premiere Pro is also a plus, but not required.

Job Requirements

• Fluent English
• Experience with long form YouTube content
• Strong research, writing, and storytelling skills
• Good understanding of retention focused editing
• Ability to review rough cuts and provide specific feedback
• Willingness to learn and test things in Minecraft when needed
• Reliable communication and ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable collaborating with others