Short Script Marketing Writer

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$70K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the narrative for performance ads across Facebook and TikTok, turning show moments into high retention scripts that drive installs and engagement for audio content in the US.

  • Story scripting: craft long form scripts that hook, entertain, and convert.
  • Performance discipline: test variations, analyze CPI and retention, and sharpen every script.
  • Platform native: align tone and trends with Facebook and TikTok while preserving brand voice.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write 20-30 minute story scripts for Facebook and TikTok ads that resonate with the audience, captivate listeners, drive app installs, and promote our audio-series content
  • Identify varied themes to communicate a story and leverage them to create multiple high retention scripts for maximum user engagement
  • Identify the most interesting parts of the show’s story, from a user’s point of view, and use them to create the best representative script of the show that generates a high user intent to listen to more of the story
  • Discussing & Brain-storming ideas with key stakeholders and contributing towards creatin a playbook of generating high-retention narratives
  • Bottom line - help us get more users who love our content!
  • Analyze the efficiency of the script on the basis of the data from the performance marketing campaigns, and isolate the high and low performing elements
  • Participate in A/B testing to refine and identify the best-performing ad variations
  • Continuously refine and optimize content based on performance data, including metrics like CPI, retention, completion rates, and click-through rates
  • Work closely with the marketing team to align content of the ads with campaign goals and performance targets
  • Discussing & Brain-storming ideas with key stakeholders and contributing towards creating a playbook of generating high-retention narratives

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in copywriting or content creation, with a focus on performance marketing, social media ads, or long-form digital content
  • Proven track record of writing high-conversion ad content, especially for social media platforms
  • Experience in continuous iteration and optimizing content based on performance data (CPI, completion rates, CTR, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of U.S. audience behavior and cultural trends
  • Familiarity with social media platforms like Facebook, Tiktok & YouTube and the various inventories associated with them
  • Familiarity with A/B testing and performance analysis tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager)
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, creative, and analytics teams
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred

  • Experience working with audio-based content (e.g., podcasts, audiobooks) or long-form story writing
  • Familiarity with content optimization strategies for long-form ads and popular social media trends
  • Experience with iterative content development and rapid testing environments focusing on improving the efficiency and performance of the ads
  • An Understanding of the various performance metrics and experience with reading and analyzing these metrics to draw needle-moving insights to improve script performance
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Pocket FM

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Pocket FM is the world’s #1 audio series platform, redefining entertainment with AI + human creativity. With 200M+ listeners in 20+ countries, we are building the future of global storytelling.

Founded in 2018
Bagalur, Karnataka, IND
3.7K employees (2,405 in marketing)
59% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
519.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.7%
Direct
50.9%
Referral
3.1%
Social
1%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,666 (45% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$212.5M
Last Raise
$103M
Series D, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2024
    Series D • $103M
  • May 2023
    Debt Financing • $16M
  • Mar 2022
    Series C • $64.8M

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