Short-Form Social Media Scriptwriter (Remote)
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Company Description: Content Launch is a full-service content creation agency that helps service-based businesses generate leads and scale their brand through organic social media. From strategy and scriptwriting to filming, editing, and posting, Content Launch handles the entire content pipeline - so business owners can focus on running their business while their online presence grows. Specializing in short-form viral content, Content Launch combines data-driven frameworks with authentic brand storytelling to turn attention into revenue.
Role Description: Content Launch is seeking a creative and strategic Short-Form Social Media Script Writer to join our remote team as a 1099 contractor (part-time or full-time). In this role, you'll write engaging 25-40 second scripts for service-based businesses across a wide variety of industries.
Your scripts should capture attention immediately, maintain strong pacing throughout, and naturally lead viewers toward engagement or conversion. You'll also include simple filming and videography notes to help our production team execute each concept effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Write high-performing scripts optimized for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Develop compelling hooks that capture attention within the first few seconds.
- Structure scripts with strong pacing and clear storytelling. Include filming and shot suggestions to support video production.
- Adapt writing style to match different client brands and industries.
- Stay current on social media trends and viral content formats.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience writing short-form social media scripts.
- Strong understanding of what drives engagement and virality across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Excellent writing, storytelling, and communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to write for multiple industries and brand voices.
- Familiarity with short-form video editing and content creation workflows is a plus.
- Must be located in the United States.
Applicant Instructions: To better evaluate your writing style and creative thinking, we ask all applicants to complete a brief script-writing exercise.
To be considered, you must complete the test script. Please review our scriptwriting guidelines and complete the short test script outlined here: https://opalescent-case-3a2.notion.site/Script-Writing-Test-Script-3862a83b05d180b1886be6d6d59f0777?pvs=143
The test is designed to help us evaluate your ability to follow our format, tone, pacing, storytelling style, and other requirements.
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