Script Writer for Growing History-focused YouTube Channel

Please carefully read the job description:

As our YouTube channel draws nearer to the significant benchmark of 2,000 subscribers, we are in search of a dedicated and knowledgeable Script Writer with a passion for history. Attention to detail is crucial for this role, please open your application with your favourite historical event. This role is central to turning historical events, narratives, and facts into captivating and educational content that intrigues and educates our diverse audience. If you have a knack for storytelling and a deep appreciation of history, we invite you to join our expanding team.

Role Responsibilities:

– Collaborate with our content team to determine themes and topics for upcoming videos.
– Dive deep into historical research, ensuring every narrative is backed by reliable sources and well-established facts.
– Craft immersive scripts that bring history to life, ensuring the narrative is engaging and educational.
– Diligently fact-check all content to maintain the credibility and accuracy of our channel.
– Adapt and revise scripts based on feedback, ensuring alignment with the channel’s tone and style.

What We’re Looking For:

– A solid foundation in history, either through formal education or demonstrated experience.
– Proven ability in script writing or content creation, ideally in the educational or historical realm.
– A meticulous approach to research and fact-checking, ensuring authenticity in every script.
– The ability to translate historical facts and events into compelling stories that appeal to a wide audience.
– Strong collaboration and communication skills.

About Us:

We are an ambitious YouTube channel dedicated to unearthing and sharing the stories of our past. Our commitment is to provide in-depth insights, compelling narratives, and accurate historical accounts that captivate and educate our rapidly growing audience.

To initiate your application on the right foot, please answer the following questions:

1. Narrative Crafting: Can you recall a historical event or figure you believe is underrepresented or misunderstood in popular media? How would you craft a script to both educate and engage our audience about it?

2. Research Challenges: Describe a time when your research led you to conflicting sources or viewpoints on a historical topic. How did you navigate the situation and ensure the authenticity of your script?

3. Ensuring Accuracy: In the realm of history, accuracy and authenticity are paramount. How do you approach ensuring the scripts you write are not only engaging but also historically accurate? Can you give an example of a time you went the extra mile to verify a historical fact or narrative?

We eagerly await applications from candidates who possess the passion, skills, and dedication to breathe life into history through their scripts.