Short-Form Video Writer Needed — Comedy, Action & Drama (2-3 min scripts)

Posted 4 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

I'm an actress and content creator (1.3M+ TikTok, 600K+ Instagram) looking for a writer who can deliver engaging 2-3 minute scripted videos across comedy, action, and drama. What I need: Scripts for 2-3 minute videos, formatted for YouTube and Instagram/Reels 2-3 scripts per week, ongoing Every script starts mid-scene / cold open — no setup or intro, drop straight into the action or moment Strong visual/cinematic writing — should read like a mini screenplay with clear scene direction, not just dialogue Range across three tones: comedic, action-forward, and grounded/emotionally dramatic Distinct, believable character voices Comfortable taking notes and iterating quickly No AI-generated scripts. All writing must be original, human-written work. This will be evident and is non-negotiable. Rate: $100-150 per script To apply, please include: 2-3 writing samples showing range across comedy, action, and drama (screenplay format preferred, short-form/social scripts also welcome) Your typical turnaround time per script Confirmation you can commit to 2-3 scripts/week ongoing Confirmation you do not use AI tools to generate scripts

  • $150.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Creative Writing
Writing
Nice-to-have skills
Content Writing
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About the client
Member since Oct 14, 2020
  • United States
    Los Angeles1:42 AM
  • $13K total spent
    6 hires, 4 active
  • 365 hours
  • Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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