Remote Freelance Script Writer

Inspire with Your Words from Anywhere

Picture a creative space where your scripts inspire change, provoke emotion, and capture diverse perspectives—all from the comfort of home. As a Remote Freelance Script Writer, you'll craft compelling narratives for screenplays, explainer videos, branded content, and educational formats. This is more than a job; it's a chance to shape global conversations through inclusive storytelling. With an annual salary of $58,900, this opportunity offers creative freedom within a values-driven culture that celebrates individuality and authenticity.

About the Role

This remote freelance position invites you to collaborate with editors, producers, marketers, and visual designers to conceptualize and refine scripts across various digital mediums. You might be scripting a voiceover for a health app, a short drama on mental wellness, or a docu-style brand story—the projects are as varied as the team behind them. Respectful communication, imaginative dialogue, and team synergy are key to this role.

Key Responsibilities

Story Development and Scriptwriting

• Write engaging scripts that reflect diverse voices while aligning with client goals.
• Adjust tone, structure, and narrative approach for different formats and audiences.
• Partner with directors and creative teams to revise drafts following feedback

Research and Story Authenticity

• Perform narrative research to ensure believable characters and accurate cultural context.
• Infuse scripts with inclusive elements that reflect real-world identities and experiences.

Editing and Quality Enhancement

• Edit scripts for rhythm, clarity, emotional depth, and timing
• Ensure high editorial standards for syntax, structure, and reader engagement

Collaboration and Brainstorming

• Participate in remote team ideation sessions and script table reads
• Communicate with kindness and openness across a culturally diverse team

An Inclusive Work Culture

This role thrives in a community where compassion, empathy, and equity are foundational. The team welcomes individuals from all walks of life, including writers of color, LGBTQ+ creatives, neurodivergent storytellers, and those with nontraditional career paths. Inclusion is not a policy here; it’s a lived, daily commitment. Team chats feature personal updates, culture shares, and script discussions, making everyone feel seen and supported.

Leaders prioritize emotional well-being. Flexible deadlines and mental health check-ins are standard practices. We honor rest as much as productivity and encourage authentic self-expression without fear of judgment.

Tools and Workflow

Writers access a suite of intuitive platforms for smooth collaboration:

• Final Draft and WriterDuet for writing and formatting
• Zoom and Slack for virtual team conversations
• Notion and Trello for task management, research archiving, and outlines
• Google Workspace for secure script sharing and feedback loops

Inclusive tech onboarding ensures every writer, regardless of experience level, feels confident and equipped.

Qualifications and Attributes

Core Strengths

• Strong storytelling instincts with fluency in written English
• Versatility in writing tone, structure, and character voice
• Deep appreciation for equity and representation in media
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Preferred Background

• Freelance or contract experience in screenwriting, copywriting, or script development
• Familiarity with creative briefs, script style guides, and pacing standards
• Prior collaboration with production teams or media creators

Personality Traits

• Eagerness to collaborate with kindness and transparency
• An open mind and respect for diverse life experiences
• Drive to evolve your voice through practice and constructive feedback

Opportunities for Growth

As a Remote Freelance Script Writer, you won’t just write—you’ll grow. Here’s how:

• Take on projects spanning education, social impact, wellness, and entertainment
• Attend virtual writing workshops and feedback roundtables with senior creatives
• Gain mentorship from experienced storytellers who advocate for your vision
• Develop specialized skills in areas like voiceover scripting, serial content, or narrative strategy

Many writers who began here have since published independent works, directed their digital shorts, or taken on leadership roles in content strategy. You’ll have the chance to find and refine your unique voice with genuine support.

Our Commitment to Equity

We proudly champion our status as an equal opportunity employer that takes action to dismantle barriers to participation. Each voice is valued, and each background is seen as an asset. We foster a sense of belonging by ensuring equitable support and tools are made available to all, particularly historically underrepresented communities.

Whether you have a background in theater, journalism, or community organizing, your story matters. And so does your future.

Are You Ready to Join Our Storytelling Circle?

If you’re ready to write stories that resonate, elevate, and spark real dialogue—all while working remotely in a supportive, forward-thinking community—we welcome your voice. Write with purpose.

Click apply and become part of a creative team that sees you, values your story, and helps amplify it through every script.