Youtube Scriptwriter (Mr. Bricks)

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company in South Africa is seeking a Creative YouTube Scriptwriter to craft engaging and viral content. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in YouTube, exceptional writing skills, and experience in content creation. This role involves researching trending topics and collaborating with a video team to bring fresh ideas to life. The position offers a monthly gross salary of up to €2,000, dependent on experience and skills.

Benefits

Support for skill development

Team-building activities

Celebration of successes

Additional onsite perks

Qualifications

• A keen understanding and interest in YouTube content.
• Prior experience creating content for YouTube or other viral platforms.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging scripts for YouTube videos.
• Research trends, viral stories, and generate video ideas.
• Analyze viral video content to craft effective scripts.

Skills

Understanding of YouTube content

Content creation experience

Writing and storytelling skills

Research skills

Video production knowledge

Creativity and motivation

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

We are one of the leading digital media and entertainment companies globally, producing positive, engaging, and original content in 17 languages for people of all ages.

Known for award-winning art and pop culture magazine Bored Panda and TOP DIY channels like Crafty Panda, we fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million page views per month and 62 billion video views per year.

Our team comprises over 500 creative individuals working from 42 countries across 3 offices located in Vilnius, Lithuania.

If you live for YouTube, spot trends before they blow up, and can turn simple ideas into scroll-stopping scripts—keep reading! We’re looking for a creative YouTube Scriptwriter to craft viral content for a young, digital-native audience. From researching trending topics to writing production-ready scripts, you’ll help bring fresh ideas to life with our talented video team. Excited? So are we. Hit apply and let’s get started!

What You Will Do :

• Write engaging scripts (including voice-over) specifically crafted for YouTube videos that attract and retain viewers;
• Hunt for trends, viral stories, and captivating content for our video team;
• Research and generate entertaining and funny video ideas targeting a young audience;
• Analyze viral video content;
• Collaborate with our skilled directors to bring your scripts to life and create original content.

What We Expect :

• A keen understanding and interest in YouTube content;
• Prior experience creating content for YouTube or other viral platforms;
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills to captivate and engage audiences;
• Experience in conducting thorough research to gather relevant information for video scripts;
• Relevant experience in video production to understand how to craft scripts that are feasible to film;
• Demonstrated creativity, self-motivation, efficiency, and ability to meet deadlines;
• Advanced proficiency in English to ensure high-quality content production;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute ideas effectively;
• Flexibility and adaptability to feedback for the best outcome.

What We Offer :

• Support for your growth: encouragement to develop your skills, talents, or passions and apply them at work;
• Celebration of your success: opportunities for referrals and more;
• Memorable experiences: team-building activities and events;
• Additional perks if joining us on-site.

Compensation : The fixed monthly gross salary for this role is up to €2,000, depending on your experience and skills.

Our YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@Mr.Bricks_eng

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