Scriptwriter Support Roles

80,000 Hours•Berkeley, CA

39d•$80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

80,000 Hours is a nonprofit that helps people find careers tackling the world's most pressing problems. Their video team produces AI in Context, a YouTube channel that makes long-form, documentary-style videos helping people understand transformative AI, its implications, and the risks, including existential risks. They are hiring for several roles to support their scriptwriter and host, Aric Floyd. These roles have overlapping skill sets, so they are running a unified hiring round. If you're not sure exactly which role fits you best, or you think you'd be a good fit for more than one, feel free to select multiple. Applications will be assessed as they come in, so applying early is encouraged. Roles available: * **Operational Partner to Aric Floyd (full-time):** A right-hand person who can speed up Aric's writing, handle high-stakes communications, manage priorities, and build systems. This role is based in the Bay Area and requires working in the office. * **Pair Writer / Writing Support to Aric Floyd (contract):** Work closely with Aric on scripting for AI in Context. This role involves helping with research, drafting, and iterating on scripts about AI safety and transformative AI for a general audience. Bay Area is preferred, but the role is open to remote candidates. * **Executive Assistant to Aric Floyd (contract, ~10-15 hrs/week):** Handle scheduling, email, small research projects, copywriting, and other administrative tasks. Bay Area is preferred, but the role is open to remote candidates. All roles will consider applications until 11 PM PT on May 25, 2026.