Scriptwriter

Economics Explained is the biggest Economics channel on YouTube, led by esteemed economics professor Michael Burnand. We spark curiosity about economics with documentary style, entertaining videos on trending topics from the point of view of an economist. So everyone can be more knowledgeable about how the world works and the role of economic forces in our lives. We have a subscribership of +2.5M subscribers Who we are looking for: Experienced Scriptwriter: Proven experience in script writing, preferably for YouTube or other digital platforms; excellent research skills and attention to detail Qualification in Economics/Finance/business or related subjects: Passionate about understanding geopolitical and economic dynamics YouTube Savvy: Regular consumer of YouTube content Work Ethic: Strong reliability, delivering fact-checked scripts, sticking to agreed deadlines Availability: Able to write at least 1 script per month and have up to 2h of meetings per week Native or bilingual English speaker Responsibilities: Scriptwriting: Create video scripts that are engaging, educational, unbiased, and fact-checked, including animation guidance for editors for compelling visuals to accompany the scripts Topic Selection: Identify topics and key events on the world stage that can reach wide audiences Feedback/Production Oversight: Exchange feedback with our production team to ensure the final video aligns with your vision (optional, but preferred) Thumbnail and Title Guidance: Write strong, attention-grabbing titles and give creative directions for the thumbnail creation Possibility to convert into full-time position as Creative Director!

Economics Explained is the biggest Economics channel on YouTube, led by esteemed economics professor Michael Burnand. We spark curiosity about economics with documentary style, entertaining videos on trending topics from the point of view of an economist. So everyone can be more knowledgeable about how the world works and the role of economic forces in our lives. We have a subscribership of +2.5M subscribers