About the Job
About Hashtag Media
At Hashtag Media, we create impactful digital experiences and high-quality visual content for brands across multiple industries. Our team works with startups, agencies, and global businesses to deliver engaging marketing campaigns, creative storytelling, and professional digital solutions.We bring together strategy, creativity, technology, and media to help brands build stronger digital presence, connect with their audiences, and achieve meaningful business growth. Our collaborative team works across disciplines including digital marketing, social media, content, design, web development, video, and performance marketing.
Remote (Pakistan-based candidates preferred)
Remote, with deadlines set per project
Job Summary
We’re looking for a creative YouTube Scriptwriter to join our network of contract writers. You’ll write scripts for client YouTube channels, including explainers, brand videos, listicles, and storytelling-style content, mainly for western audiences. Projects come in as we win client work, so this is a flexible arrangement with paid assignments rather than a fixed schedule. Writers who deliver strong work on time will be our first call for future projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Write engaging, well-structured YouTube scripts with strong hooks, clear pacing, and solid retention.
- Research topics, competitors, and audience interests to shape each script around client goals.
- Match each client’s brand voice, tone, and niche.
- Add visual and editing cues (B-roll, on-screen text, transitions) so editors can work from the script.
- Write video titles, descriptions, and CTAs that support YouTube SEO.
- Revise scripts based on client and internal feedback within agreed timelines.
- Follow YouTube Community Guidelines and avoid copyrighted or misleading content.
Requirements
Technical Skills (Must-Have)
- Strong written English with a natural, conversational tone.
- Proven experience writing scripts for YouTube or other video content.
- Understanding of YouTube retention, hooks, and storytelling structure.
- Ability to research unfamiliar niches quickly and write accurately.
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle revisions professionally.
Soft Skills
Creativity, attention to detail, adaptability, openness to feedback, and clear communication
Nice to Have
Basic knowledge of YouTube SEO, familiarity with faceless YouTube channels and voiceover scripting, proficiency in Google Docs or Notion, good English comprehension, and published script samples or a portfolio of video content.
Benefits
💻 Professional creative environment
🚀 Opportunity to work on exciting digital campaigns and brand projects
📈 Career growth and skill development opportunities
🤝 Collaborative and creative team culture
📍 Office location in Gulberg Greens, Islamabad
