Short-Form Script Writer & Editor - JerryRigEverything

About the role

Zack Nelson, creator of JerryRigEverything, is looking for a talented Short-Form Script Writer & Editor.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Writing
• Editing
• Research
• Fact-checking
• Communication
• Technical writing
• Visual storytelling
• Platform-native editing
• Lightweight motion graphics
• Visual effects

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

How to Apply

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.