Scriptwriter
About the Role
We are looking for a Youtube scriptwriter. You will primarily be working on our 1.3+ Million subscriber Youtube channel and channels for our clients.
Type: Full-time
Location: Remote
About Us
Hi, we’re Mike and Matty and we're the founders of Koi Media, a creative agency focused on content that helps brands grow their audience on YouTube. We partner with a select group of education-based, research-backed creators and brands that are transforming their industries.
We've built our own channel to over 1.3 million subscribers, and now we're looking for a talented creatives who can help us maintain that standard, across our own content and for the clients we work with.
What We Offer
Long-form YouTube scriptwriting. Writing 3-5 long-form YouTube scripts per week for videos typically under 20 minutes. You think about watch time as much as you think about words — structuring each script to hook early, build momentum, and keep viewers watching to the end.
Research and sourcing. Conducting thorough research to support education-based, evidence-backed content. You know how to find credible sources, verify claims, and weave citations naturally into a script without it reading like a report.
Hook and narrative development. Collaborating with the creative team on hooks, structure, and narrative flow. You understand that the first 30 seconds determine whether a video succeeds, and you treat the hook with the same care as the rest of the script.
Brand voice consistency. Writing in a tone that matches the channel's style — conversational, evidence-backed, and engaging — so every script feels unmistakably on-brand.
Weekly creative sync. Attending a weekly 1-hour meeting with the Creative Director to review scripts, discuss feedback, and align on upcoming topics and priorities.
Requirements and Expectations
Proven YouTube scriptwriting experience. You've written long-form YouTube scripts with a solid understanding of YouTube-style storytelling. You know what makes someone keep watching and how to structure a script that earns that attention.
Strong research skills. You can take a complex, research-backed topic and translate it into content that is accurate, accessible, and engaging for a general audience.
Hook and retention expertise. You understand pacing, narrative structure, and how to build momentum across a long-form video so the audience never wants to click away.
Remote-ready communicator. Fluent in English, experienced in remote teams, and available for meetings multiple times per week within PST business hours.
Reliable and organized. Deadlines met, revisions incorporated efficiently, and scripts delivered clean. You manage yourself well without needing to be chased.
What We Offer
Impact. Your work will be seen by millions and have a direct role in changing the lives of hundreds of thousands of loyal subscribers. Every video you touch shapes the next era of the brand.
Ownership. You'll own the editing function with real creative authority, building your vision alongside the team.
Growth. You'll be working at the intersection of content, strategy, and education with access to data, AI tooling, and a brand that opens doors.
Get familiar with our content
Before applying, spend time watching videos on the channel. Understanding the tone, pacing, and storytelling style is one of the first things we'll look for in your application.
Watch @mikeandmatty on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikeandmatty
We read every application personally.
Fill out the application form below. As part of the process, you'll complete a short trial task so we can see how you think and write. Full details will be shared after you submit the form.
If we'd like to move forward, we'll be in touch within 2-3 days of your submission.