Freelance Writer at Venuse – Sports Content Creation
Venuse is a rapidly growing digital media company producing content in multiple formats, working with everybody from creators and startups at the beginning of their journey, to global leaders in their fields. We pride ourselves on building content that resonates with a wide variety of audiences around the world.
For this role, we’re looking for someone to join our writing team to focus on one of our core specialties: sports scripts for YouTube. Our faceless mini-documentaries marry deep sports knowledge and compelling storytelling, to transform powerful scripts into engaging content for millions of fans.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a strong writer with proven sports knowledge and a knack for storytelling. This is a remote writing position where you’ll be given structured briefs and tasked with delivering polished scripts designed for video.
What You’ll Do
- Write concise, engaging scripts based on provided sports briefs
- Capture the flow and rhythm of a mini-documentary script designed for YouTube
- Transform stats, history, and context into compelling narratives
- Deliver clean, professional copy on deadline
What We’re Looking For
- Deep sports knowledge (teams, players, history, culture)
- Strong storytelling instincts to make sports moments resonate as stories
- Excellent command of grammar, clarity, and pacing
- Reliability and responsiveness in remote work
Nice-to-Have
- Writing samples, especially sports or storytelling work (not required, but welcome)
Process
- Apply via LinkedIn with your resume (and writing samples if available)
- Shortlisted applicants will receive a sports brief and be asked to turn it into a short script as part of the process
Why Venuse
- Opportunity to contribute to content watched by large sports audiences
- Build your portfolio in digital storytelling with professional guidance
- Join a creative company doing work across the sports landscape, and beyond
- Direct guidance and feedback from Venuse’s Head of Content to help you refine your craft
- A focus on helping writers grow — not just in assignments, but as storytellers and professionals
How to Apply
Submit your resume (and samples if you have them) through LinkedIn.
Venuse is committed to equal opportunity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.