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Wedding Video Editor

Dallas, TX ยท Remote

$27/hr

... us on a remote, work-from-home basis. What You'll Do For each wedding assigned to you, you'll ... A 3-5 minute cinematic highlight film -- emotionally paced, music-driven, showcasing the best ...

Remote For remote, hybrid, and onsite positions, the employee bears travel costs to the nearest ... Degree in journalism, communications, film, or a related field. * Experience producing documentary ...

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Help research, write, and manage grants from arts foundations, community funders, and government ...

Video Editor

$90K - $120K/yr

With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring ... Support long-form, documentary-style storytelling projects as needed. * Collaborate with creative ...

Video Editor

Boston, MA ยท Remote

$90K - $120K/yr

With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring ... Support long-form, documentary-style storytelling projects as needed. * Collaborate with creative ...

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Senior Multimedia Producer III For remote, hybrid, and onsite positions, the employee bears travel ... Degree in journalism, communications, film, or a related field * Experience producing documentary ...

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How much do remote documentary film researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote documentary film researcher in the United States is $71,427.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Documentary Film Researcher vs Remote Film Researcher?

AspectRemote Documentary Film ResearcherRemote Film Researcher
CredentialsRelevant research, media, or film-related degrees; strong research skillsSimilar credentials; focus on research and media knowledge
Work EnvironmentRemote, often freelance or project-basedRemote, freelance or in-house roles in media or production companies
Industry UsagePrimarily in documentary and educational film sectorsBroader, including narrative, commercial, and documentary films
Search IntentComparing research roles specific to documentary filmmakingGeneral film research roles across various genres

The main difference is that Remote Documentary Film Researchers specialize in gathering information specifically for documentary projects, often requiring knowledge of factual accuracy and research methods. Remote Film Researchers have a broader scope, supporting various film types including narrative and commercial productions. Both roles require strong research skills and remote work capabilities, but their focus and industry applications differ.

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Infographic showing various Remote Documentary Film Researcher job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,427 per year, or $34.3 per hour.

Scriptwriter for Documentary YouTube (1.8M+ Subscribers)

Visual Venture LLC

Atlanta, GA โ€ข Remote

$1.0K - $2.0K/mo

Contractor

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Documentary Scriptwriter for YouTube

Employment Type: Long-Term Contractor Role

Location: Remote

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a long-term Scriptwriter & Researcher for our Documentary-Style YouTube Channel "Visual Venture" | 1.8M+ Subscribers (https://www.youtube.com/@VisualVenture/videos). This is a paid, remote contract role with a steady flow of scripts to write.

ABOUT US

Were a small team that's passionate about creating videos of much higher quality than the typical YouTube channel. With plans to expand across multiple platforms, were looking for people who want to grow with us and who want to be part of building something impactful. We are looking for team members who share the vision of making the world a better place.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Do heavy, in-depth research on topics we assign
  • Create a thorough outline
  • Write a 4,500-6,500 word script that matches our writing style
  • Make sure the script is fact-based, unbiased, but with a compelling narrative

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have expert story-telling skills (3+ years of experience)
  • Must have strong knowledge of story-telling structure (3+ years of experience)
  • Must be able to thrive under tight deadlines
  • Has strong interest in investigative research
  • Must be able to write in our style (Refer to "Visual Venture" YouTube)

PAY

This is an independent contractor role. Compensation is project-based, calculated by the number of words written per script. Contractors are engaged on an independent basis and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits.

NOTE

We are an equal opportunity company and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.