Scriptwriter for True Crime Story Video Content
About the Role We're looking for talented writers to join our team creating engaging, story-driven video scripts based on true events. Our content turns real stories into compelling narratives that feel like short movies rather than newscasts. If you can take a complex true story and make it impossible to stop watching, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do • Find Stories: Research and identify compelling true stories with strong emotional hooks—whether that's a villain audiences will love to hate, an inspiring underdog, or a wild situation that's almost too crazy to believe • Pitch Stories: Present story ideas with a clear understanding of why audiences will care and stay engaged from start to finish • Write Scripts: Transform research into 1,100-1,300 word scripts that are 100% original work, written in chronological order, and formatted for visual storytelling • Source Materials: Locate original footage, images, and reliable sources to support each script; verify facts across multiple sources What We're Looking For • Strong storytelling instincts—you understand narrative structure, pacing, and emotional arcs • Ability to write in a casual, conversational tone (like you're telling a friend an incredible story over coffee) • Research skills to dig up accurate information and verify facts from reliable sources • Understanding that scripts are written to be visually depicted, you write scenes that can be shown, not summarized • Ability to simplify complex situations so they're easy to understand on first listen • Attention to detail and commitment to factual accuracy The Ideal Candidate • Can identify what makes a story emotionally engaging (What makes the audience mad? Inspired? Entertained?) • Understands character motivation and uses it to drive narrative • Writes in bite-sized sentences that flow naturally ("therefore, therefore, but" not "and then, and then") • Knows the difference between "showing" and "telling"—you bring audiences into moments rather than summarizing events • Can work within a specific format and structure while still bringing creativity to each script Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in writing, journalism, communications, or a related field (preferred) - Proven experience as a writer or in a similar role - Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills - Strong research skills to gather accurate and reliable information - Familiarity with fact-checking processes and techniques - Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work - Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy - Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with sources, colleagues, and readers It's $250 an episode (up to 4 episodes a week) episodes are 8 min long Must be interested in finding and writing stories, especially true crime. Job Type: Contract Pay: Up to $1,000.00 per week People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Language: • English (Required) Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job