Writer / Researcher ( Remote )

iHire; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting independent media agency is seeking a passionate Writer/Researcher to create engaging scripts on public interest topics. This role offers the opportunity to unleash creativity while working on captivating true crime stories. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in creative writing and a knack for research, with excellent communication skills. Join a dedicated team that values integrity and artistry in journalism, and contribute to impactful storytelling that resonates with viewers. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to meet challenges head-on, this full-time position could be your next great adventure.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package upon permanent employment

Creative freedom in storytelling

Opportunity to work on true crime topics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in creative writing is essential.
• Recent script writing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and write compelling scripts on public interest topics.
• Cover true crime cases and handle sensitive topics.

Skills

Creative Writing

Script Writing

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Meet Deadlines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing

Job description

We are an exciting independent media and newsgathering agency dedicated to journalism and educational impact. Our goal is to empower viewers with a clear understanding of what's happening in their communities.

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to research and write compelling scripts related to topics of public interest across the country. There will be an initial trial period to determine if this position is a mutual fit.

• Writer/Researcher: $52,000 - $73,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package provided upon permanent employment
• This is a full-time position; contracted under 1099

Why Join Our Community?
Our dedicated team is passionate about criminal investigation. We are committed to providing captivating reporting on a broad range of global and national events then projected into the homes of our viewers. Seasoned professionals have chosen to work with us, as they’re able to focus on capturing the circumstances that fascinate us most, for enhancing the intrigue of our programming.

• Personal Artistry: Discover your own voice and tell the story of various people and places, whether it's through your own eyes or through the eyes of those involved.
• Unleash Your Creativity: Showcase your expression through research of a vast variety of perplexing occurrences while working in the field you love!
• Leaders in Entertainment: We pride ourselves on raising the standard of integrity in chronicling.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in creative writing and script writing
• Recent script writing experience is a plus
• Accepting US candidates only

Additional Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Must be able to meet hard deadlines
• Ability to work independently or within a team, and adapt to changing roles as the company grows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be comfortable with covering true crime cases that may include sensitive topics
• Must be able to take feedback and implement changes
• Must be open to a one week trial period

Should we decide you may be a good fit for the position, there will be a round of assessments conducted for the role. You will compose a writing sample as you deem fit for each scenario:

ROUND 1: You will be provided a bodycam video showing the following: On July 12th, 2024, police officers were called to a house party where they have an encounter with a teenager with an attitude. While she continues to argue to avoid an arrest, she finds her equal in an officer who won't give into her antics. This one is a 13-minute piece.

If passed, you will advance to round 2. Here, you will review a highly intense and considerably longer raw bodycam and draft a full script.

ROUND 2: This man violates his parole and when officers track him down to arrest him near his home, he remains inside his car, resists opening it and uses his one-year-old son as a shield against the officers! This video is 24:14 minutes long.

ROUND 3: First interview
ROUND 4: Final interview