YouTube Scriptwriter & Researcher — Science & History | Idea Soup – $200-$400 Per Project
We’re looking for someone to write outlines and scripts for 10-20 minute YouTube videos about history and science. These videos should be interesting, engaging, and occasionally humorous. Payment will scale with experience and script length.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience writing published YouTube videos, with a clear understanding of hooks, pacing, and payoff
- LOVES history and science as much as we do
- Writes in conversational English that sounds good read aloud
- Familiarity working with primary sources
- Careful fact-checking with sources linked in scripts
- Original writing only; NO AI-generated or AI-rewritten work
- Reliable communication and attention to detail
- If you are a fan of Idea Soup, that is a huge plus
Job Requirements
- Write 1-2 scripts per month
- Work closely with Michael (founder/host of Idea Soup)
- Be responsive and receptive to feedback
- Work well with deadlines
- Creativity, ingenuity, and humor will be rewarded! We don’t want “cookie cutter” writing, but rather deep thinking
Please send over samples of your writing with application!