Editorial Copywriter & Script Producer

Role Overview * **Title: Editorial Copywriter \& Script Producer** * Type: Freelance / Contract — 3\-Month Paid Trial * Trial period: Approximately 50 hours per month * Post\-trial (if suitable): 100 hours per month (approx. 25 hours per week) * Location: Primarily remote — must be able to commute to the NYC office once per month * Time Zone: Must be available on US EST (Eastern Standard Time) Suitability for the role will be formally assessed at the end of the three\-month trial period. Candidates who demonstrate the skills, reliability, and culture fit outlined below will be invited to increase their engagement to a part\-time ongoing basis. ResponsibilitiesScript Writing ◦ Cleaning up raw interviews for clarity and flow ◦ Fact\-checking, spell\-checking, and uploading transcripts ◦ Striking through unnecessary content ◦ Adding creative pick\-ups for the host to record later ◦ Suggesting transitions for the Post\-Production team Writing Show Notes ◦ Understanding what format the client wants and adhering to it ◦ Coming up with catchy, audience\-appropriate titles ◦ Writing engaging, thoughtful copy ◦ Pulling accurate timestamps ◦ Sourcing and linking resources for guests and anything relevant that listeners/viewers might look for ◦ Providing relevant keywords for SEO and discoverability Writing Trailers ◦ Following the GM trailer format: Hook \> Emotional Story \> Cliffhanger ◦ Selecting the best content by listening to full episodes ◦ Suggesting transitions for the Post\-Production team ◦ Double\-checking spelling and accuracy for subtitles Selecting Reels \& Quotes ◦ Pulling the most interesting, jaw\-dropping, shareable content that compels viewers to re\-post and tune in ◦ Using accurate timestamps and counting seconds for each clip to match client length requirements ◦ Understanding how content will be used and on which platform, applying best practices accordingly Client \& Team Communication ◦ Sending assets to clients as required ◦ Assessing, suggesting, and making edits per client requests ◦ Informing the relevant team member when your task is complete ◦ Marking tasks complete in Asana when done ◦ Using Slack for team communication ExpectationsClear Communication ◦ Reach out to team members via Slack for general questions and immediate needs ◦ Tag people in Asana for task\-related communications Be Proactive ◦ If you see a problem, take action to solve it — or reach out to your team lead for context ◦ Have an idea to make GM podcasts shine brighter? Share it! Our ingenuity is what sets us apart in an AI\-driven world Availability \& Responsiveness ◦ Clearly communicate your daily/weekly availability in your Asana profile ◦ Update your status in Slack if you're away during your set working hours Attention to Detail ◦ Use AI, but remember: nothing is ready for the client until human eyes have reviewed it. This is especially true for timestamps. Accuracy is professionalism. ◦ Always check for spel