Senior Video Script Writer

CatFace is a YouTube entertainment company, home to a family of channels with over 21 million combined subscribers and an average of 300 million views per month. Our goal is to entertain our audience with fun, light-hearted narratives and entertaining content for both children and young adults. A vital component of our business is creating multiple unique stories every week in order to keep our audience engaged.

Visit our Youtube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/aphmaugaming 

Visit our websites:

www.aphmeow.com 

www.catface.com 

About the Job

CatFace is seeking a talented and experienced video script writer to help craft engaging Minecraft videos that will captivate millions of viewers daily. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced YouTube environment, is eager to collaborate, and can adapt quickly to creative feedback and project direction. We're looking for someone with the passion and initiative to support the production process in various ways, including learning game mechanics, mastering specific tools, and adhering to brand guidelines. If you're ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. It can be added as a supporting document when reviewing the application.

What You'll Do

• Study characters, dialogue tones and styles, video formats and formulas to understand the channel’s audience
• Conducting research before and during the writing process, using analytics to contribute towards an engaged audience and increasing subscriptions
• Preparing material for scripts, including: notes, outline, synopsis, and coordinating assets with production
• Collaboration with greater writing team and upper management; also production and art for creative suggestions of Minecraft assets and video thumbnails
• Writing 7 to 8 scripts a week with an eye towards visual storytelling working to meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn and lead 3-4 concept meetings a week.
• Understanding our review process and open to peer reviewing other scripts
• Assisting in generating ideas for videos based on current and upcoming trends, finding themes that will catch our audiences attention
• Ensuring the logical flow and consistent tone of all writing produced by the writing team
• Attending feedback sessions and making revisions suggested by management on a consistent basis

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of the Minecraft platform, its lore, and mechanics or the ability to learn
• Passion for YouTube Content, desire to understand how it works, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes on the platform
• Understanding of YouTube gaming content; if you are passionate about gaming content it's a plus!
• Understanding and applying feedback on content designed for children and young adults
• Ability to analyze video metrics to increase reach and audience engagement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced entertainment environment
• Ability to work as on scripts both individually and as part of a team
• Efficient and timely communication skills

What We Offer

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision health benefits
• 401(k) contribution
• Flexible time off
• Lunch, snacks and drinks provided in the office
• Pets in the office once a month
• Onsite fitness center
• Learning Stipend
• Relocation assistance for those coming from outside Austin.