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VSL Scriptwriter for a DTC Brand (US-Based/Remote)

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on developing persuasive Video Sales Letter scripts for DTC brands, aiming to enhance ad performance through compelling storytelling and strategic insights. You will collaborate with creative teams to refine scripts and improve engagement based on performance data.

Qualifications

  • Experience in copywriting, VSL writing, or direct-response advertising.
  • Strong writing skills and an understanding of persuasive storytelling and consumer psychology.
  • Familiarity with DTC/e-commerce advertising and Meta ads.
  • Understanding of long-form video content and audience retention.
  • Preferred: Proactive, creative, coachable, and comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

  • Write long-form VSL scripts (3–5+ minutes), including hooks, storytelling, product benefits, objection handling, and calls to action.
  • Research winning Meta ads, competitors, customer pain points, and proven direct-response strategies.
  • Develop new creative angles and iterate on scripts based on performance data.
  • Collaborate with video editors to guide pacing, visuals, B-roll, and storytelling.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Creativity

About the company

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Paired

  • Startup
  • 2–10
Paired is a leading headhunting agency that specializes in sourcing and recruiting top creative and design talent from overseas. We pride ourselves on our ability to identify and attract the very best candidates for our clients. At Paired, we understand that hiring the right talent is critical to the success of any organization. That's why we take a personalized, consultative approach to the recruitment, working closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and requirements, and tailoring our search and selection process accordingly.

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Job description

We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented VSL Scriptwriter to develop persuasive, high-converting Video Sales Letter (VSL) scripts for DTC/e-commerce brands. This role is primarily focused on writing long-form direct-response video scripts, researching winning ads, developing compelling hooks and angles, and using performance insights to improve creative results.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in copywriting, understands direct-response marketing, and is eager to grow their skills in creative strategy and video production.

Responsibilities

  • Write long-form VSL scripts (3–5+ minutes), including hooks, storytelling, product benefits, objection handling, and calls to action.
  • Research winning Meta ads, competitors, customer pain points, and proven direct-response strategies.
  • Develop new creative angles and iterate on scripts based on performance data.
  • Collaborate with video editors to guide pacing, visuals, B-roll, and storytelling.
  • Work with media buyers and the creative team to improve ad performance.

Requirements

  • Experience in copywriting, VSL writing, or direct-response advertising.
  • Strong writing skills and an understanding of persuasive storytelling and consumer psychology.
  • Familiarity with DTC/e-commerce advertising and Meta ads.
  • Understanding of long-form video content and audience retention.
  • Proactive, creative, coachable, and comfortable working independently.

Benefits

  • USD Salary.
  • Ability to work remotely.

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