Fundmates Inc. - YouTube Scriptwriter – Legal & Criminal Justice Content

Client: Fundmates Inc.

Location: Remote

Contract: Part-time, Contract

Job Description

Fundmates is seeking a skilled freelance writer to create engaging, well-structured scripts for an established American YouTube channel focused on real police encounters, bodycam footage, constitutional rights, and the US criminal justice system.

The role involves turning legal research, case notes, and editorial outlines into clear, accurate, and accessible commentary. The writer will follow the channel’s established style, including its tone, structure, pacing, and transitions, while maintaining a neutral and fact-based approach to sensitive topics.

• Write long-form YouTube scripts based on police encounters and bodycam footage.
• Explain legal concepts in natural, conversational American English.
• Clearly distinguish documented facts, legal conclusions, and speculation.
• Conduct limited supplementary research and fact-checking as required.
• Collaborate with the Lead Legal Scriptwriter and editorial team.
• Incorporate feedback and deliver revised scripts on schedule.

Requirements

• Professional experience writing long-form YouTube scripts, documentary narratives, investigative journalism, or similar nonfiction content.
• Excellent written American English, with strong clarity, rhythm, phrasing, and audience engagement.
• Ability to adapt writing to an established editorial voice and style.
• Strong storytelling and narrative-structuring skills.
• Familiarity with US law, constitutional rights, criminal justice, or law enforcement topics.
• Strong attention to factual accuracy and experience working with source materials.
• Ability to work independently, respond constructively to feedback, and meet deadlines.
• A portfolio containing relevant published or professional writing samples.

Workload and Compensation

• Freelance and fully remote collaboration.
• Initial workload of approximately 1–2 scripts per week.
• Typical script length of approximately 1,500–1,800 words.
• Standard turnaround of 2–3 business days per assignment.
• Compensation of $200–$400 per completed script, depending on scope and responsibilities.
• Advertised pay from $400 per week.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Collaboration with an experienced legal and editorial team.

Application Questions

• Have you professionally written long-form YouTube scripts, documentary scripts, or investigative nonfiction content?
• Can you provide at least two relevant narrative writing samples in English?
• Have you written about US criminal justice, constitutional rights, or law enforcement?
• Are you comfortable with compensation of $200–$400 per script and an initial workload of 1–2 scripts per week?

Location

Remote.