Temporary Senior Copywriter (YouTube Long-Form Content), part-time
About The Position
We are seeking a conceptually sharp, culturally fluent, and hands-on Senior Copywriter to join our dedicated team building a YouTube channel for one of the world’s leading social video editing software brands. This specialized role is focused on the vision and execution of long-form tutorial content, searchable how-to breakdowns, and creator-led narrative content for an audience of editors, creators, and social filmmakers. The ideal candidate is part creator, part episodic storyteller, and part production expert. Our client brings modern expertise, helpful guidance, and casual confidence to social content creation without a corporate ego. If you know how to write copy that keeps eyes on screen, structure a flawless narrative arc for episodic YouTube programming, and possess the physical, hands-on production experience to collaborate effectively with Designers, Art Directors, Videographers, Editors and Creator Partners—this is your role. This position is open to Los Angeles candidates. Local candidates only; no relocation is provided. You will work in a fast-paced, creative agency environment native to the speed of social culture.
Requirements
- 5+ years of digital advertising or professional content creation experience, with a distinct specialization in long-form, episodic, or internet-native entertainment.
- Hands-on video production experience is REQUIRED. Must have a deep understanding of setting up content capture workflows, collaborating directly on sets (studio or live environments), and working directly inside modern post-production pipelines.
- Your submitted portfolio/reel link must feature one or more of the following explicit categories to be considered: Long-form, episodic video content or digital series frameworks; Highly structured content written/concepted specifically for YouTube distribution metrics; Fully scripted branded entertainment films or video workflows.
- Deep fluency in social platform trends, subcultures, and internet editing behavior.
- Highly organized self-starter capable of managing script workloads under tight, reactive turnaround cycles.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience writing scripts optimized for personality-driven or host-led entertainment (talking heads, walkthrough explainers, or real-time reactions).
- Background scripting or designing highly technical demos, feature walkthroughs, or modern app software tutorials.
- Previous client campaign experience with highly aesthetic, design-centric or technology-first brands (e.g., TikTok, Adobe, Google, Higgsfield, Apple, etc.).
- Comfort or past performance appearing directly on camera for scratch tracks, rough-cut vlogs, or final social-native executions if required by production needs.
Responsibilities
- Concept and architect complete scripts for episodic YouTube series, full workflow tutorials, and scripted branded entertainment assets. Develop tight pacing, clear story arcs, and natural dialogue that keeps viewers engaged.
- Adopt and protect our client’s brand voice—confident, cultured, direct, and trustworthy. Write scripts that feel like an authentic human peer or mentor.
- Actively participate in physical productions, walkthrough captures, and live editing sessions. Work directly with Art Directors, Designers, Videographers, Editors, and Creator Partners throughout the process to ensure content clarity.
- Apply rigorous platform SEO and formatting rules for YouTube. Script compelling video hooks, optimize long-form context descriptions, and format metadata utilizing clear spacing and concise, helpful context tags.
- Collaborate on structural series treatment ideas (such as formatting tutorials into repeatable episodic franchises) to build a destination that professional creators subscribe to and share.
- Confidently present narrative decks, scripts, and conceptual outlines to internal stakeholders and client leads. Iterate and adapt creative frameworks swiftly based on structural or brand feedback.
Benefits
- 401(k) Participation: Access to our 401(k) retirement plan, including a company match
- Statutory Benefits: Eligibility for all legally mandated benefits as required by law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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