Location: Remote Full Time
Department: Marketing/Creative Team
Reports To: Content Manager/Creative Director
Job Overview:
We are seeking a creative and highly skilled Social Media Storyteller & Scriptwriter to join our dynamic team. This individual will be responsible for researching, developing, and writing engaging scripts and stories that align with our brand's voice and connect with our audience on social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, a deep understanding of social media trends, and the ability to create content that drives engagement, conversation, and action.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research & Ideation:
- Conduct research on current trends, target audience preferences, and competitive content to develop fresh and relevant story ideas that resonate with our community. Stay updated on industry trends, cultural moments, and emerging platforms.
- Storytelling Development:
- Craft compelling narratives for various social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) that align with the brand's voice, values, and marketing objectives. Build stories that evoke emotions and drive engagement.
- Scriptwriting:
- Write concise, engaging, and creative scripts for social media videos, ads, reels, stories, and other formats. Ensure each script is tailored to the platform's unique style while maintaining a consistent tone.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with the creative, design, and social media teams to ensure the scripts align with visual content, messaging, and campaign goals. Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide creative input.
- Content Strategy:
- Assist in developing a content calendar, focusing on storytelling strategies for specific campaigns, product launches, or brand moments. Help structure content around key themes, holidays, and promotions.
- Performance Monitoring & Adaptation:
- Track the performance of the content and scripts across social media channels, using insights to adapt and optimize future scripts and stories.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in content creation, scriptwriting, or social media storytelling, preferably in a brand, agency, or media company.
- Skills:
- Excellent writing and storytelling abilities with a keen sense of humor, empathy, and relatability.
- Strong research skills with the ability to quickly gather insights and trends from a variety of sources.
- Ability to write concise, creative, and platform-appropriate content (Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube scripts, etc.).
- Understanding of social media platforms, trends, algorithms, and best practices.
- Strong attention to detail and an understanding of the nuances of tone and messaging across different platforms.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in content management tools (e.g., Google Docs, Notion) and familiarity with social media analytics tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or native platform insights).
- Creative Mindset:
- Ability to think outside the box and adapt stories to fit various formats and styles (short-form, educational, inspirational, humorous, etc.).
Additional Requirements:
- A portfolio or samples of social media scripts or storytelling content is highly preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Why Join Us
- Be part of an innovative team where creativity is celebrated, and your voice matters.
- Opportunity to work on exciting social media campaigns for a growing brand.
- A flexible and dynamic work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
