Offer summary

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience writing for social media or digital-first video platforms., Strong understanding of viral content creation and audience psychology., Familiarity with social formats, trends, and meme culture., Basic knowledge of SEO and hashtag strategies to enhance content performance..

Key responsibilities:

Write engaging hooks, video scripts, captions, and CTAs for short-form content.

Collaborate with content creators and strategists to develop viral ideas.

Craft platform-specific copy optimized for engagement across various social media.

Stay updated on trends and apply SEO principles to maximize content reach.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Scriptwriter – Social Media Content

Location: Remote | Full-Time

Company: Pubninja

About Pubninja:

Pubninja is a dynamic content creation and management company powering high-performing digital brands. We're known for delivering trending, high-quality, and engaging content across platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and more. We’re now looking for a creative scriptwriter to shape our content voice and drive social engagement.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a versatile Scriptwriter who understands the pulse of the internet and knows how to turn ideas into scroll-stopping hooks, scripts, captions, and calls-to-action for video-first content across platforms.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Write compelling hooks, video scripts, captions, and CTAs tailored for Reels, Shorts, and other short-form formats.
Collaborate with content creators, editors, and strategists to bring viral ideas to life.
Craft platform-specific copy optimized for engagement across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and more.
Stay ahead of trends, formats, and social language to ensure fresh, relevant content.
Apply basic SEO principles and hashtag strategies to maximize reach and discoverability.

Requirements:

2+ years of experience writing for social media or digital-first video platforms.
A keen sense of what makes content go viral — from sharp hooks to emotional storytelling.
Familiarity with social formats, trends, meme culture, and audience psychology.
Basic understanding of SEO and hashtag usage to improve content performance.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work fast without compromising quality.

Bonus if you:

Have written for brands in the entertainment, pop culture, or youth content space.
Understand script pacing and retention techniques for 15–60 second video formats.