Script Writer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cybernews is a publication and news resource. We create in-depth research, helping people around the world make smart and informed online decisions.
YouTube is all nice and shiny on the viewer side of things, but a lot is happening behind the scenes to make it work. Our established YouTube channels that cover breaking technology news, original research, hottest product reviews, and in-depth analysis need your help.
Are you ready to take on our YouTube channels to new heights? We invite you to join us!
What Will You Do
- Explore information on security topics
- Copy-edit video scripts
- Write concise scripts and develop concepts for daily video production
- Ensure 100% quality of all final cuts of videos: zero copy or edit errors
- Copy-edit posts in youtube systems
- Create tone of the video, lines and character actions
- Research and gather additional information to quickly learn a new topic and produce high quality content
- Provide briefs for and edit the written work of other scriptwriters and/or freelancers.
What We Expect
- Solid experience as a scriptwriter or in a similar position
- Strong visual and audible storytelling skills and ability to provide it in a simply and efficiently way
- Ability to come up with creative ideas and envision what video will be before it’s made
- Google SEO/Youtube keyword knowledge is a plus
- Fluency in English (written and verbal communication)
- Ability to work and collaborate with others
- Huge interest in the tech-world, science or digital culture
- An eagle eye for attention to details and a fast worker with extreme ownership
What We Offer
- Creative work in evolving field of media and tech
- Top-notch technologies and tools
- Time well spent - be it an inspiring task or elating team activity
- An environment for global industry impact: creative work in the evolving field of media and tech with the latest tools to boost your productivity
- A space to experiment and grow: achievement-based career path and professional growth opportunities in a media enterprise that supports experimentation and discovery
- A team of like-minded experts: we provide a friendly and supportive work environment where you can gain and share the knowledge you have and pursue new challenges together
Application Requirements
- C.V.
- 2-3 links to prior work/ sample scripts
The final offer will be based on your competence and experience!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £18,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Employee mentoring programme
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Script Writer roles across Cybernews's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,000 - £18,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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