Short-Form Script Writer & Editor - JerryRigEverything
Zack Nelson, creator of JerryRigEverything, is looking for a talented Short-Form Script Writer & Editor to help develop, produce, and edit compelling vertical videos for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other social platforms.This person will help turn complex topics in technology, engineering, energy, science, manufacturing, sustainability, and consumer products into concise, engaging stories that are easy for a broad audience to understand.The ideal candidate is both a strong writer and a skilled editor. You understand how to capture attention immediately, communicate technical information clearly, and maintain momentum throughout a short-form video without relying on unnecessary hype. What You’ll Do
Employment Type: PART_TIME
- Research timely and evergreen topics related to technology, engineering, energy, science, manufacturing, sustainability, and consumer products.
- Develop original concepts for short-form videos that fit Zack’s voice and the JerryRigEverything brand.
- Write concise, accurate scripts with strong hooks, clear narrative structure, and satisfying conclusions.
- Translate complicated technical subjects into simple, conversational language.
- Edit vertical videos for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and similar platforms.
- Select and organize footage, graphics, archival material, captions, sound effects, and music to support each story.
- Identify opportunities for visual demonstrations, comparisons, diagrams, animations, and on-screen text.
- Collaborate with Zack and the broader team throughout research, scripting, filming, editing, and revision.
- Incorporate feedback quickly while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Monitor short-form performance and apply audience-retention insights to future concepts, scripts, and edits.
- Help build a repeatable production process that supports a consistent publishing schedule.
The following video represents the kind of content Zack would like help researching, scripting, editing, and producing:
“Did Google just find infinite energy?”
- Demonstrated experience writing and editing short-form digital content.
- A strong understanding of hooks, pacing, retention, visual storytelling, and platform-native editing.
- Excellent writing, research, fact-checking, and communication skills.
- The ability to explain technical or scientific subjects without making them confusing or misleading.
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or a comparable editing platform.
- Strong judgment when selecting footage, graphics, captions, music, and sound design.
- Familiarity with the content styles and audience expectations of YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.
- The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- A collaborative attitude and comfort receiving direct creative feedback.
- Genuine curiosity about how things work.
- Experience working with a creator, YouTube channel, production company, media brand, or digital publisher.
- Experience writing about technology, science, engineering, energy, automotive topics, manufacturing, or sustainability.
- Familiarity with lightweight motion graphics, or visual effects.
- An understanding of the JerryRigEverything channel, Zack’s delivery style, and the expectations of his audience.
- A portfolio that demonstrates both writing ability and editorial judgment.
Please send the following materials:
- A résumé or brief overview of your relevant experience.
- A portfolio or reel featuring short-form work.
- Two to four examples of videos you personally scripted, edited, or produced.
- An optional sample concept or brief script for a JerryRigEverything-style Short.
