YouTube Documentary Scriptwriter (True Crime)

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TYPE OF WORK

Any

SALARY

$3

HOURS PER WEEK

TBD

DATE UPDATED

Jul 20, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

# YouTube Documentary Scriptwriter (True Crime)

We're looking for an experienced YouTube documentary scriptwriter to join our growing channel.

**IMPORTANT:** Please only apply if you have written long-form YouTube documentary scripts before. We are **not** looking for blog writers, article writers, or ChatGPT copy-paste content.

## What You'll Do

* Write engaging documentary-style scripts for YouTube.
* Turn research into compelling, high-retention stories.
* Create strong hooks that keep viewers watching.
* Write smooth transitions and build suspense naturally.
* Follow factual sources while making the story engaging.
* Deliver scripts on time.

## Ideal Experience

* Previous experience writing YouTube documentary scripts (Required)
* Experience with true crime, investigative, history, or documentary content
* Excellent English grammar and storytelling
* Understands audience retention and YouTube pacing
* Able to write naturally without sounding robotic or AI-generated
* Can follow a provided script structure and style

## Script Requirements

* Documentary style
* Approximately 25–30 minutes in length
* Factually accurate
* Original writing only (no plagiarism)
* Clear formatting and organization

## To Apply

Please include:

1. Links to YouTube videos you wrote scripts for.
2. Your role in those videos.
3. How many years of YouTube scriptwriting experience you have.
4. Your favorite documentary or true crime YouTube channel.
5. Start your application with the words **"Case Closed"** so we know you read the full job post.

Applicants without previous YouTube documentary scriptwriting experience or portfolio samples will not be considered.

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