Writer wanted (history of food) | $900+ per script

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NOW CREATIVES

Deadline: 17 October 2024

We are a mission-driven company with over 10 million subscribers across our YouTube channels! Our goal is to create global media brands that ignite a passion for learning and education. Check out some of our channels: Human Buddy, MrSpherical, WorkerBoi, and SolarBalls. Join us on this exciting journey!

Note – we are seeking immediate and long-term employment with the candidate.

Join us in bringing history to life! We're looking for a passionate Scriptwriter to dive deep into the world of food and its fascinating history. This is a paid opportunity: $900 per script of 60+ minutes in video length (around 8500-9000 words) PLUS bonuses for reaching view count milestones.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Research with Flavor: You'll explore the origins of various foods, uncovering their importance across different historical periods, and understanding how food both influenced and was shaped by social, economic, and political events.

• Write with Taste: Create 1-2 engaging, long-form scripts per month (60 minutes minimum, 25 pages on average) that simplify complex historical data, making it accessible and captivating for everyone. Each script will be crafted to evoke vivid imagery and emotions, offering a relaxing and immersive experience.

• Bring Stories to Life: Use descriptive language, sensory details, and anecdotes to paint a picture of history, ensuring each script flows logically from start to finish. You'll include hooks, transitions, and summaries to keep viewers engaged.

• Collaborate Creatively: Work closely with video editors, animators, and narrators to ensure your script aligns seamlessly with visual and auditory elements. You’ll also incorporate feedback to refine your work and adjust scripts as needed to fit the overall production goals.

• Accuracy and Quality: Proofread your work for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and verify all historical facts to maintain the channel's credibility.

• Brainstorm Bold Ideas: Participate in brainstorming sessions with the team to generate new video concepts and themes. You’ll assess the feasibility and impact of these ideas, and develop detailed outlines and proposals.

• Keep the Beat: Manage multiple projects and deadlines, communicating with the team to adjust timelines as needed, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Historical Enthusiast: 

• Passionate about diving into history, especially the rich history of food and its influence on different eras.

• Skilled at weaving historical events into captivating and relatable stories

Team Player:

• Excellent communication skills to work closely with video editors, animators, and narrators.

• Open to feedback and eager to refine scripts to match the production’s vision.

Creative Visionary:

• Thinks outside the box to brainstorm fresh, unique video ideas that stand out in the food history niche.

• Capable of crafting engaging content that captivates viewers and drives channel growth.

Nice to have:

• A degree in history, anthropology, or a related field, ideally with a focus on food history or cultural history.

• Experience in historical research, whether in academia, a museum, or similar settings, especially with projects that explore food history.

• PLUS — experience in scriptwriting, particularly for educational or documentary-style content on platforms like YouTube, TV, or for educational institutions.

  • Familiarity with creating content that simplifies complex topics and makes them engaging and easy to understand—whether through blog posts, articles, or books about history or food.

If you are interested, please send an email at eduard@nowcreatives.com

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

Questions/applications: eduard@nowcreatives.com

Website: https://www.nowcreatives.com/

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