Position Overview & Specifications
Your role
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic writer to create engaging scripts for our YouTube channel focusing on Social Science / Geopolitics topics. The writer will be responsible for ideating topic ideas, and writing scripts for both long-form and short-form videos.
Key responsibilities
- Develop engaging topic ideas for the Social Science/ Geopolitics YouTube channel
- Write high-quality scripts for both long-form and short-form videos
- Collaborate with the video production team to ensure scripts align with the overall vision for the channel
- Research and fact-check information before including in scripts
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in Social Science and Politics topics
- Ensure all scripts meet channel standards for quality, accuracy, and entertainment value
- Revise and update scripts as needed based on feedback from the team
What you add to our crew
- A strong interest in Social Sciences and Geopolitics
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write engaging and entertaining scripts
- A keen attention to detail, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to visualize scripts for video production
- A willingness to take feedback and make revisions as needed
- A desire to continuously improve and learn about new developments in the industry
- A proven track record of writing for video production is a plus
Please provide a relevant sample of your previous work (this would ideally be a script for an educational video), or a ~300 word sample script for a Social Science or Geopolitical topic of your choice.
What it's like to be a part of our team
We empower all of our team members to fast-track their development towards being exceptional entrepeneurs and to lift them up on their personal career journey.
With our team having experience from a wide range of backgrounds, including the Creative Industry, Consulting, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, and Start- / ScaleUps, we see your growth as our top priority.
We look forward to discovering your unique writing style and welcoming you to our innovative content team!
About us
Lunar X is a future-forward media company that invests in digital-first content brands to elevate them into globally loved franchises. We believe that the most successful content brands of the future will emerge not from boardrooms but from creators who are able to expand their reach and transcend their platforms, to better connect with the communities who love their work. Lunar X partners with creators by providing access to capital, entrepreneurial excellence and global networks - with the aim of delivering content and experiences that are educational, innovative and entertaining.
We’re a fast-moving and ambitious start-up, making big strides in the Media space. Following the success of our latest investment round, we’re growing the teams across all parts of our business.
To realize this vision, we brought together a world-class team from leading digital media companies, private equity funds, and consultancies.
Our backers include the most prestigious investors in Europe and a network of high-profile media industry experts. We’re looking to extend our capabilities with like-minded talents that share our ambition and will take the front-row seats in the rocketship with us.
We operate in a global, diverse, inclusive environment and are looking for people who are passionate about digital entertainment, put their innovative thinking into action, and are motivated to build something together that significantly disrupts the industry. We have an exciting roadmap ahead - do you want to be part of it?