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Marketing Copy Writer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$40K - $70K/yr

You aren't just writing "catchy slogans"; you are engineering scripts and ad copy designed to stop ... and YouTube ads. * Ensure the tone of voice matches the specific brand persona-from edgy and ...

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Creative Producer, YouTube

New York, NY

$53 - $70/hr

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Oversee end to end content creation of YouTube-first, gaming formats featuring NBA 2K and other ... Ability to write compelling scripts and develop creative video concepts. * Excellent project ...

Fisher Investments

Financial Content Writer

Plano, TX · Hybrid

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... scripts, talking points, press releases, and other materials distributed to clients globally or ... app, YouTube, and other third-party platforms. They will also supports the management of our ...

Fisher Investments

Financial Content Writer

Camas, WA · Hybrid

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... scripts, talking points, press releases, and other materials distributed to clients globally or ... app, YouTube, and other third-party platforms. They will also supports the management of our ...

Gofractional

Video Director

Indiana, PA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Develop and execute YouTube-first video formats aligned with Purdue Global's mission, voice, and learning philosophy * Write scripts and develop concepts, episode outlines, interview structures, and ...

Endeavor Business Media

Technical Editor- Motor Age

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$70K - $76K/yr

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Awareness of digital publishing and distribution platforms (YouTube, social, trade publications, websites). * Technical Writing & Editing - Ability to create clear, accurate, and engaging scripts and ...

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How much do youtube script writer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for youtube script writer in the United States is $190,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $173,500.00 and $206,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a YouTube script writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Youtube Script Writer, you need strong storytelling, writing, and research abilities, often supported by experience in content creation or journalism. Familiarity with video editing software, collaborative tools like Google Docs, and sometimes SEO certification are commonly valued. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are highly valued soft skills in this role. These capabilities ensure engaging, audience-focused scripts that boost video performance and audience retention.

What is a YouTube script writer?

A YouTube Script Writer is responsible for creating engaging and well-structured scripts for YouTube videos. They research topics, develop compelling narratives, and write dialogue or voiceover scripts that align with the channel’s style and audience. Their work helps ensure videos are clear, entertaining, and optimized for viewer retention. Script writers may collaborate with content creators, video editors, and strategists to produce high-quality content.

What are the typical daily tasks and workflow for a YouTube script writer?

As a Youtube Script Writer, your day often starts with researching trending topics or reviewing content briefs provided by the creative team. You'll outline and write scripts tailored to the target audience, ensuring alignment with the channel's style, voice, and brand goals. Regular collaboration with video editors, producers, and on-camera talent is essential to fine-tune scripts and adapt them to the visual format. Additionally, you'll often revise drafts based on feedback and monitor analytics to gauge script effectiveness, ensuring your work evolves with audience preferences. This fast-paced environment requires both independent work and ongoing teamwork to meet publication deadlines.

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Infographic showing various Youtube Script Writer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 70% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $190,000 per year, or $91.3 per hour.

Script Coordinator - Japanese (Contract)

Moonbug Entertainment

Los Angeles, CA

Contractor

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

ABOUT MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT:

Moonbug Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company behind some of the most popular kids' titles in the world. Moonbug's lineup includes global sensations CoComelon, Blippi, Little Baby Bum, My Magic Pet Morphle, Supa Strikas, Go Buster, Playtime with Twinkle, Gecko's Garage, ARPO and many more which are available in 27 languages.

Moonbug is a kids' programming powerhouse with shows on more than 100 platforms globally, including YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Sky, Tencent, Youku and Roku. In May of 2020, Tubular Labs named Moonbug one of the leading digital kids' entertainment companies in the world based on the total number of minutes watched worldwide.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone's flagship private equity business.

The Role:

This role reports ON-SITE at our West Hollywood Office.

Moonbug Entertainment is seeking a Script Coordinator to join the Brand Partnerships running from their LA office.

Requirements

Assist the writers in their daily production functions including but not limited to:

  • Maintain and coordinate writing schedule.
  • Native or Professional Working Proficiency in Japanese. (Needs the ability to write and read scripts in Japanese and understand cultural and language nuances.
  • Attend writer's meetings and prepare follow-up notes.
  • Transcribe notes into the correct format for submission to the writers, internal teams, and clients.
  • Distribute premise, outlines, and script drafts and revisions internally.
  • Coordinate feedback with the creative executive to the writers and inline with the schedule.
  • Send and track scripts to script clearance and track the reports for suggested  legal compliance.
  • Maintain, track, and update a comprehensive database and files of premises, outlines, and scripts, including all drafts and submissions.
  • Attend weekly production meetings and provide updates at meetings and for relevant stakeholder updates.
  • Upload and manage script files on Frame.io and maintain a tracker with links and status.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

  • 2+ years experience in writing and production, or an internship in children's animation or a related field.
  • Knowledge of Final Draft and Google Drive/Sheets.  
  • Strong writing skills and knowledge of the animation pipeline.
  • Native or Professional Working Proficiency in Japanese language. (Needs the ability to write and read scripts in Japanese and understand cultural and language nuances.)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Must be comfortable working across multiple time zones and multi-tasking multiple projects at once.
  • Must be a self-starter and have excellent teamwork skills.

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