Experienced True Crime Script Writer For YouTube

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TYPE OF WORK

Any

SALARY

400

HOURS PER WEEK

TBD

DATE UPDATED

Feb 18, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a reliable, experienced, native English scriptwriter to join our team and write engaging long-form scripts for our true crime YouTube channel.

The channel is in true crime interrogation niche.
Example channel: ----------

What We're Looking For:
- Native English speaker with a strong command of tone, pacing, and language
- Ability to write with wit and humor (knowledge of US in-jokes and humor)
- Strong sense of narrative retention
- Can identify the most compelling ---------- nts from hours of real interrogation footage
- Responsive, communicative, and dependable
- You never use AI to write your scripts

Project Scope:
- 2 scripts per week to start
- Script length: 1,000-2,000 words
- Video length: ?60 minutes (including footage and narration)
- Rate: $30 per script

Turnaround: 2–3 days per script

This is a long-term opportunity for the right person.

If this resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Include Google doc links to your RELEVANT work (your application won't be considered without relevant work attached).

IMPORTANT NOTE
- We are hiring one individual writer only.
- Do not apply if you are an agency or part of a team.
- Solo freelancers only, applications from teams/agencies will be rejected.

Please start your application with the word “chocolate”. Include links to relevant examples of your work.
Applications without either of these will not be considered. Thank you :)

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