Freelance Social Scriptwriter
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for:
tactical.
Part Time, Contract
position
Listed on 2026-11-06
Job specializations:
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Creative Arts/Media
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re looking for a freelance scriptwriter who knows how to think in social.
Who You AreWe’re looking for a freelance scriptwriter who knows how to think in social.
You understand that a good social script has to earn attention quickly, give people a reason to stay, and leave them wanting more. You can write for real platforms and real audiences, with a feel for the hooks, characters, humour and moments that make people watch, share and come back.
You’ll work with the tactical. team on social-first campaigns and series for ambitious brands. The work might be a single film, a run of short episodes or a world people want to spend time in.
What You’ll Do- Write scripts for social films, short-form series and campaigns
- Shape ideas into stories with strong hooks and satisfying payoffs
- Write characters and dialogue that feel natural on social
- Adapt scripts for different platforms, formats and audiences
- Work with strategists and creatives to make the brand part of the story
What you’ll bring
- Experience writing for social, digital or short-form video
- A sharp feel for how people watch and share content
- Clear, concise writing and a strong sense of humour or emotion
- The ability to take a brief and find the story in it
- A portfolio of scripts or work that shows how you think
- Freelance, project-based, Dubai-based or able to work with our Dubai team
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