Documentary-Style YouTube Scriptwriter Needed

Posted 2 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

We're looking for a skilled scriptwriter to write one documentary-style YouTube script. This is a one-time project with potential for future work if the collaboration goes well. Requirements: Must have a good understanding of content writing and storytelling structure Strong research skills — able to gather accurate, credible information and weave it into a compelling narrative Highly skilled at writing intro hooks that grab viewer attention in the first few seconds Experience writing for long-form YouTube content (documentary, true crime, educational, or similar styles preferred) Ability to maintain pacing and viewer retention throughout a long-form script Comfortable working with topic outlines or research documents provided by the client Deliverables in 24 - 48 hours

  • $5.00

    Fixed-price
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Documentary
Screenwriting
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:2 days ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
    1
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Apr 15, 2026
  • USA
    Killeen5:38 AM
  • $351 total spent
    29 hires, 3 active

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