Role: Remote Script Writer/Journalist

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced script writer/journalist to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of storytelling, with a strong passion for short-form content. This role requires a unique blend of journalistic rigor and narrative flair.

Role Deliverables

• Scriptwriting:

  • Craft engaging, concise, and bespoke scripts for short-form content platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reels, Youtube Shorts, Snapchat).

  • Align on different tones of voice and story structures for different stakeholders including clients and specific social media platforms.

• Research & Development:

  • Conduct in-depth research to understand stories, verify facts, statistics, and the credibility of sources.

  • Identify and test new short-form storytelling styles.

  • Constantly refine and develop storytelling skills.

  • Stay current with industry best practices, emerging trends, and platform-specific requirements.

• Revision & Editing:

  • Revise scripts based on feedback from the production team, directors, or stakeholders.

  • Work with the creative team to ensure smooth transitions, clear narratives, and optimal viewer retention.

• Team Collaboration:

  • Work closely with video editors, Clients, the Managing Director, and other creative team members to ensure the best narrative.

  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide constructive feedback to peer scripts.

• In touch with Gen Z culture:

  • Stay updated with Gen Z preferences, and cultural nuances to inform scriptwriting.

  • Understand Gen Z references, slang, and emojis.

  • Can write in a relatable Gen Z tone.

• Highly informed on culture as it happens:

  • Watches and understands internet trends and references.

  • Stays up to date with American culture and celebrities.

  • Interested in world events that affect our lives.

• Use AI tools to support your script writing:

  • Identify and use AI writing tools including ChatGPT to help support your script writing efforts.

• Work hard to meet all deadlines.

  • Work hard to deliver daily scripts to a high standard.

  • Turn around time-sensitive stories as needed.

  • Ability to work long hours or days as needed.

Skills and Experience

1. Preference given to:

• Gen Zers,

• Femm presenting,

2. Studies in communication or literature

3. 2 years writing in a journalism/copywriter/storytelling role.

4. Fluent in English.

Role Logistics

1. Intially part-time with a transition to full-time in the near future.
2. Remote position.
3. Salary: €10 per hour.
4. Hours per week: 10 – 20.
5. Role start: 15th of November but can be flexible.

 Don’t Buy Media Team Qualities

1. Excellent communicator.
2. Innovator who findings new, engaging ways to visually tell stories.
3. Strong appetite for learning.

Interview stages.

1. Test script.
2. Interview.
3. Role offer.

About Us

Don’t Buy Media is a Gen Z media start-up. We build Gen Z community by Gen Z across Gen Z’s platforms for brands and ourselves. Visit dontbuymedia.com for more information.

Apply

If interested please send the following to [email protected] in English:

  1. A sentence on why you’re the best fit for this role.

  2. Provide links to stories and scripts you’ve written. Examples:

• Video scripts,
• News stories.

  3. Your CV.