Content Scriptwriter (Short-Form Video)

We’re The Branding People, a Malaysia-based digital marketing agency serving brands across Southeast Asia. We turn insights into strategy, strategy into creative work, and creative work into measurable impact.

We’re looking for a Content Scriptwriter (Short-Form Video) who enjoys storytelling, spotting trends, and creating scripts that capture attention in the first few seconds.

You’ll be responsible for developing ideas and writing engaging scripts for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form video platforms — from the initial concept and hook all the way to the final call-to-action.

What You’ll Be Crafting

• Research & ideate – Spot trending topics, formats, conversations, and viral content to develop fresh video ideas and recurring content series.
• Write scroll-stopping scripts – Create engaging short-form scripts with strong hooks, storylines, dialogue, pacing, and calls-to-action.
• Build content concepts – Turn research, trends, and campaign objectives into clear and creative content angles that are easy to bring to life on camera.
• Support content production – Prepare interview questions, discussion points, content frameworks, and briefs for talents, hosts, and creators.
• Collaborate & execute – Work closely with content, production, creative, and marketing teams to turn scripts from ideas into finished videos.
• Learn what works – Review content performance, identify winning patterns, and continuously improve future scripts based on audience behaviour and trends.

Your Superpowers

• Experience in scriptwriting, content writing, copywriting, content creation, journalism, media, marketing, or a related field.
• A strong interest in short-form video content and a good understanding of what makes people stop scrolling.
• Experience writing scripts or content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or similar platforms is a strong advantage.
• Strong storytelling and research skills, with the ability to turn an idea or trend into an engaging story.
• Creative and curious, with the ability to consistently generate fresh content angles, hooks, and concepts.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple content projects and deadlines.

What You’ll Get Here

• Freedom to Work from Anywhere Remote flexibility that empowers deep work and creative flow.
• Upskilling That Actually Changes You Workshops, coaching, and exposure to brands across SEA with real learning and real growth.
• Lucrative Pay That Reflects Value Competitive salary packages designed to reward excellence, not just attendance.
• Health & Wellness Support Benefits that keep your mind sharp and your energy sustainable.
• People Who Want You to Win A driven team that collaborates, questions, builds — and celebrates progress.
• Plus More — Because We’re Still Growing We refine, improve, and innovate constantly. You grow as we grow.