Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Night is looking for a talented Short-Form Script Writer & Editor to assist in creating engaging vertical videos for various social platforms. The role involves researching and scripting content on complex topics in technology and other fields, translating them into concise narratives, and editing videos while collaborating with the team.
Responsibilities
- Research timely and evergreen topics related to technology, engineering, energy, science, manufacturing, sustainability, and consumer products
- Develop original concepts for short-form videos that fit Zack’s voice and the JerryRigEverything brand
- Write concise, accurate scripts with strong hooks, clear narrative structure, and satisfying conclusions
- Translate complicated technical subjects into simple, conversational language
- Edit vertical videos for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and similar platforms
- Select and organize footage, graphics, archival material, captions, sound effects, and music to support each story
- Identify opportunities for visual demonstrations, comparisons, diagrams, animations, and on-screen text
- Collaborate with Zack and the broader team throughout research, scripting, filming, editing, and revision
- Incorporate feedback quickly while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and consistency
- Monitor short-form performance and apply audience-retention insights to future concepts, scripts, and edits
- Help build a repeatable production process that supports a consistent publishing schedule
Skills
- Demonstrated experience writing and editing short-form digital content
- A strong understanding of hooks, pacing, retention, visual storytelling, and platform-native editing
- Excellent writing, research, fact-checking, and communication skills
- The ability to explain technical or scientific subjects without making them confusing or misleading
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or a comparable editing platform
- Strong judgment when selecting footage, graphics, captions, music, and sound design
- Familiarity with the content styles and audience expectations of YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok
- The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
- A collaborative attitude and comfort receiving direct creative feedback
- Genuine curiosity about how things work
- Experience working with a creator, YouTube channel, production company, media brand, or digital publisher
- Experience writing about technology, science, engineering, energy, automotive topics, manufacturing, or sustainability
- Familiarity with lightweight motion graphics, or visual effects
- An understanding of the JerryRigEverything channel, Zack's delivery style, and the expectations of his audience
- A portfolio that demonstrates both writing ability and editorial judgment
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