Environmental YouTube Script Writer at Compose.ly | USA | $30/hr – $38/hr

Compose.ly

Environmental YouTube Script Writer

USA (Remote)

$30/hr – $38/hrEntry LevelContract

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive science communication for environmental topics by producing long YouTube scripts that translate research for a young audience.

Must-have: proven science communication and YouTube scripting ability
Standout: strong audience-retention and digital storytelling skills
Standout: comfort with internet culture and collaboration with SMEs

Job Description

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research on environmental and scientific topics, including reviewing academic papers and technical sources
Translate complex scientific findings into digestible, engaging content for a general audience
Write long-form YouTube scripts (~3,000–4,000 words) optimized for viewer retention
Incorporate storytelling techniques to maintain engagement (“writing for retention”)
Collaborate with the client to refine scripts and incorporate feedback
Adapt tone to include light humor or engaging elements where appropriate
Stay current with internet culture and trends to ensure relevance for target audiences
Work with SMEs or other collaborators when needed

Requirements

Proven experience in science communication, environmental writing, or related fields
Strong research skills with the ability to interpret and simplify technical material
Experience writing for YouTube or other video platforms preferred
Understanding of audience retention strategies and digital storytelling
Ability to write for millennial and Gen Z audiences (“digitally native” voice)
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Background in environmental science or a related field (preferred but not required)
Familiarity with internet culture and trends

Preferred

Experience with YouTube scripting, digital storytelling, and audience engagement strategies is highly preferred.

Compose.ly

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Compose.ly is a content-first SEO agency on a mission to create high-quality content that increases traffic and drives business results. Since our founding in 2016, we have powered content production and SEO strategies for hundreds of companies, including MyFitnessPal, GetYourGuide, WebMD, and TheRealReal.We attract and hire only the top 1% of writer applicants to our community and connect them to the right clients, thanks to our one-of-a-kind recruitment process. Once accepted, our writers receive ongoing training to ensure the content they create is unique, on-brand, and SEO-friendly.Our team has developed a proven process that quickly identifies areas for content improvement and builds personalized writer teams to reach our clients' KPIs. Whether it's increasing traffic, rankings, or leads, our expertise makes us the perfect partner for creating quality content that drives direct business growth.

Founded in 2016

Seattle, Washington, USA

177 employees (146 in marketing)

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