Job Description
CatFace is a YouTube entertainment company, home to a family of channels with over 25 million combined subscribers and an average of 300 million views per month. Our goal is to entertain our audience with fun, light-hearted narratives and entertaining content for general audiences. A vital component of our business is creating multiple unique stories every week in order to keep our audience engaged.
Visit our YouTube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/aphmaugaming
Visit our websites:
www.aphmeow.com
www.catface.com
About the Job
CatFace is seeking a talented video script writer to help craft engaging Minecraft videos that will captivate millions of viewers daily. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced YouTube environment, is eager to collaborate, and can adapt quickly to creative feedback and project direction. We're looking for someone with the passion and initiative to support the production process in various ways, including learning game mechanics, mastering specific tools, and adhering to brand guidelines. If you're ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to our team, wed love to hear from you!
Applications without a portfolio of work will not be considered. It can be added as a supporting document when reviewing the application.
What You'll Do
- Conducting research before and during the writing process, using analytics to contribute towards an engaged audience and increasing subscriptions
- Preparing material for scripts, including notes, outline, and synopsis
- Collaboration with greater writing team and upper management; also, production and art for creation of Minecraft assets and video thumbnails
- Writing 7 to 8 scripts a week with an eye towards visual storytelling working to meet deadlines
- Assisting in generating ideas for videos based on current and upcoming trends, finding themes that will catch our audience's attention
- Ensuring the logical flow and consistent tone of all writing produced by the writing team
- Attending feedback sessions and making revisions suggested by management on a consistent basis
- May be required to work weekends as needed to meet business demands.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years' experience as a script writer or similar role with a strong portfolio of published work required.
- Excellent dialogue writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Knowledge of the Minecraft platform, its lore, and mechanics or the ability to learn
- Passion for YouTube Content, desire to understand how it works, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes on the platform
- Understanding of YouTube gaming content, if you are passionate about gaming content it's a plus!
- Must understand and apply feedback on content designed for children and young adults, specifically in an enchanting, playful, romantic and whimsical style.
- Ability to analyze video metrics to increase reach and audience engagement
- Ability to work in a fast-paced entertainment environment
- Ability to work as on scripts both individually and as part of a team
- Efficient and timely communication skills
- A degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field is desirable but not mandatory.
- Must currently live in the Austin, Texas area or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance available.
What We Offer
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision health benefits
- 401(k) contribution
- Flexible time off
- Lunch, snacks and drinks provided in the office
- Pets in the office once a month
- Onsite fitness center
- Learning Stipend
- Relocation assistance