Script Writer

Job highlights

Role

Script Writer

Domain

Content Writing

Employment type

Full-time

Experience

Fresher

Work mode

On-site

Location

New Delhi

Job description

About Hyper Quest Hyper Quest is a popular media brand and YouTube channel focused on curiosity and life through science and philosophy. It explores deep existential, cosmic, and spiritual concepts such as consciousness and the universe and it lives or dies on whether a stranger stays for the whole ride. Role Overview As a Script Writer at Hyper Quest, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, and writing compelling scripts for both long-form and short-form YouTube and Instagram content that captivate, educate, and retain audiences. You will transform complex ideas [Research work will be done by the Team] into engaging, easy-to-understand narratives while maintaining factual accuracy, clarity, and the brand's unique storytelling style. Working closely with researchers, editors, and the production team, and write storyboard, you'll develop scripts that are visually driven, emotionally engaging, and optimized for YouTube and Instagram retention. As a creative contributor, you'll continuously explore emerging content trends, audience preferences, and storytelling techniques, bringing fresh ideas and innovative formats that elevate the quality and impact of Hyper Quest's content. Key Responsibilities • Write scripts from finished research packs, each structured as a real investigation not a summary. • Build a hook, escalate through friction, and land a genuine "trade-up": the viewer leaves with a bigger, truer idea than they arrived with. • Write and maintain Hyper Quest's voice curious, precise, in awe without reverence, never preachy or superior. • Match every claim's confidence level to the pack exactly established stated plainly, contested framed as disputed, speculative framed as one reading, never firmed up for effect. • Mark which passages are animation, stock/footage, or on-camera narration, so the studio can plan production. • End honestly if the pack's real conclusion is "we don't fully know," write that; never manufacture a resolution the research doesn't support. • Query the researcher for anything the pack doesn't cover. • Deliver scripts clean enough for the Screenplay Designer to shot-plan without chasing you for meaning. Requirements • 2–3 years writing for YouTube, documentary, podcast, or long-form educational content. • Strong narrative craft pacing, tension, release, and a hook that actually holds attention. • Proven ability to simplify complex philosophy, science, or research without distorting it. • Sourcing discipline, non-negotiable the ability to write only what the research pack supports never inventing a fact, statistic, or flourish to make a line land. • A strong, controllable ear for voice can write consistently in a defined register that isn't your own. • Strong command of Hindi and English. • Comfortable receiving detailed feedback and iterating without ego. What You'll Gain • Creative Ownership – Lead the storytelling behind Hyper Quest's flagship YouTube content and shape narratives that educate, inspire, and engage millions of viewers. • Leadership Opportunities – Mentor and develop a growing team of writers, establish writing standards, and play a key role in building Hyper Quest's creative culture. • High-Impact Work – Write for long-form documentaries, YouTube videos, podcasts, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram content that reaches a large and diverse audience. • Strategic Influence – Collaborate directly with founders, creative leads, and production teams to influence content strategy, storytelling direction, and channel growth. • Creative Freedom – Pitch original content ideas, experiment with new storytelling formats, and bring innovative concepts to life. • Continuous Learning – Stay ahead with the latest storytelling frameworks, AI-powered writing tools, content strategies, and platform trends through continuous learning and experimentation. • Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work alongside talented researchers, editors, motion designers, in a highly collaborative creative environment. • Career Growth – Grow into leadership roles such as, Senior Editor, Head of Content, or Creative Director as Hyper Quest scales. • Performance Recognition – Competitive compensation, performance-based growth opportunities, and recognition for meaningful contributions to the company's success. • Build a Legacy – Be part of a mission-driven brand where your stories educate, influence, and leave a lasting impact on millions of learners worldwide.