Contract Shortform & Ad Scriptwriter

Catface•Austin, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

Catface is a YouTube entertainment company with a family of channels boasting over 28+ million combined subscribers and averaging 300 million views per month. Our mission is to entertain our audience with fun, light-hearted narratives and engaging content for general audiences. A critical aspect of our operation is the weekly creation of multiple unique stories to maintain audience engagement. CatFace is seeking a skilled Shortform & Ad Scriptwriter on a contracted project basis to support our Marketing team. This role involves creating scripts for advertisements and short-form content across our Shuki, Aphmau, and Stories channels. The ideal candidate will research current trends, develop compelling, audience-centric scripts, and ensure a consistent, captivating storytelling style that resonates with child and young adult viewers. Projects will encompass the full script development lifecycle, from concept to finalization, while adhering to our brand's humorous, playful, and whimsical aesthetic. Key activities include trend research, narrative writing, and script refinement to boost audience engagement. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing, editorial, and communication abilities, a keen interest in YouTube and gaming content trends (particularly Minecraft), and the capacity to produce captivating, polished work within the fast-paced environment of online entertainment production.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a scriptwriter or in a similar creative role, with a strong portfolio showcasing an ability to craft engaging, audience-focused scripts.
Proven experience writing for young adult or children’s media.
Ability to write dialogue, edit, and proofread, with an eye for tone, pacing, and emotional resonance.
Familiarity with Minecraft lore is necessary.
Understand YouTube gaming content trends and platform dynamics.
Ability to interpret and apply feedback to refine content designed for children and young adults, especially for an enchanting, playful, romantic, and whimsical storytelling style.
An analytical mindset to apply viewer insights and/or video metrics into increased content engagement.
Capable of managing individual projects independently, while also collaborating effectively with producers, editors, and creative leads when necessary.
Demonstrate efficient communication and timely follow-up, particularly when working remotely or asynchronously.
Availability to coordinate and communicate during core business hours 9:00am - 5:30pm CT (GMT-6:00) when actively engaged in a project.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Comfort integrating gaming culture references into storytelling is a plus.
Knowledge of Blockbuster mod is not required, but ability to learn is necessary.
Genuine passion for gaming, animation, and digital storytelling is highly valued.
A degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and apply analytics to craft scripts that drive audience engagement and channel growth.
Prepare all script materials, including notes, outlines, and reference materials, for assigned projects.
Write original scripts tailored to project goals and audiences, maintaining a consistent tone and logical flow aligned with the CatFace brand.
Develop short-form content inspired by current and emerging trends in young adult and children's internet culture.
Participate in feedback rounds and revise scripts based on direction from management and creative leads.
Provide clearly formatted scripts with relevant metadata (e.g., cast lists, SEO tags, resource links) to support production and discoverability.
Collaborate with Production and Editing teams to ensure scripts are properly prepared for hand-off and address follow-up questions.
Occasionally assist with transcription or documentation tasks for assigned projects.
Update relevant creative and theme documentation as needed, incorporating feedback from upper management.