Tennis Scriptwriter wanted | $150-$250 per piece
Added 2025-07-23 21:30:01 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: COURTSIDE TENNIS
Deadline: 24 August 2025
We’re looking for a freelance scriptwriter and video producer to help us bring our long-form tennis content to life — challenge videos, training documentaries, narrative-driven episodes, and edutainment stories. You’ll be scripting and shaping the kinds of tennis videos that don’t exist anywhere else on YouTube.
This is a project-based role, not full-time — but we’re looking for someone we can bring in regularly to help us pre-plan, script, and shape episodes from start to finish.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Take early-stage video ideas and help develop them into a loose narrative structure before filming
After the footage comes in, watch the content and build a full editor-ready script with VO lines, structure, tone notes, and editorial beats
Include notes for the video editor (transitions, what footage goes where, what should be cut, tone shifts, etc.)
Collaborate closely with the channel lead and editor to make sure the pacing and voice of the channel stays consistent
Contribute to creative ideation: pitch video ideas, challenges, skits, and narrative formats that make people care about tennis
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR:
You’ve written scripts for YouTube videos before — ideally for IRL or documentary-style content, not just video essays
You understand how to structure a story, break it into scenes or chapters, and pace it for an online audience
You’re a tennis fan — or at least know the ins and outs of the sport and follow the pro tours
You’re creative and original. You’re not just using AI to fill a script — you know how to pitch, write, and think like a real storyteller
You understand YouTube’s pacing, tone, and audience expectations
You can write scripts that feel natural when spoken aloud — not stiff or overwritten
BONUS IF:
You’ve worked on sports content (especially tennis)
You’ve helped build content packets for IRL shoots before (scripting out what to film, what to ask people on-site, etc.)
You’re familiar with the Courtside Tennis channel or similar high-quality YouTube storytelling
WHAT THIS IS NOT:
This is not an AI-assisted, “script generator” job
This is not your first time writing for video
This is not a role for someone who doesn't watch or care about tennis
We’re building something new for the sport — and we need smart, creative people to help us shape it.
If this sounds like a fit, apply here:
https://bit.ly/CourtsideJobApplication
We’ll ask you to share samples, tell us about your tennis background, and walk through a short creative exercise so we can get a feel for your instincts and style.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Applications: Via the webform
Website: https://www.youtube.com/@courtside_tennis
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