YouTube Script Coordinator (Remote)

Company Description

At Forbes Advisor, our mission is to help readers turn their aspirations into reality. We arm people with trusted advice and guidance, so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most.

We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease. Forbes Advisor boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Forbes Advisor’s global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel.

Job Description

We’re looking for a sharp, organized, and story-driven Script Coordinator to join our growing YouTube team. You’ll play a key role in shaping the voice and clarity of our video content by researching, drafting, and refining scripts that help aspiring business owners navigate their entrepreneurial journey. This role sits at the intersection of content development and production and is ideal for someone who loves crafting compelling narratives and collaborating with talent to bring their ideas to life.

As the Script Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for managing the end-to-end scripting process: from deep research and ideation to final drafts ready for filming. You’ll work closely with our Channel Manager and on-camera talent to ensure every video is informative, engaging, and aligned with our channel’s strategy.

Responsibilities:

Research and write informative, engaging, and well-structured scripts for weekly YouTube videos

Collaborate with on-camera talent and the Channel Manager to align scripts with overall content strategy and channel goals

Work directly with on-camera talent to revise and refine scripts for tone, clarity, and delivery

Ensure all scripts are accurate, audience-appropriate, and backed by credible sources when needed

Maintain and manage a script calendar to ensure timely delivery and production readiness

Adapt content tone and format based on audience feedback, analytics, and platform best practices

Stay current on YouTube trends and successful storytelling formats, particularly in the business and educational content space

Assist in brainstorming new video topics and content angles in collaboration with the broader creative team

Experience:

2–4 years of experience in scriptwriting, content writing, or editorial production (ideally for digital video or YouTube)

Strong research skills and the ability to distill complex topics into clear, digestible narratives

Experience working with on-camera talent or hosts to shape dialogue and delivery

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong sense of tone and voice

Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple scripts and deadlines simultaneously

Familiarity with YouTube content formats, pacing, and audience expectations is a strong plus

A collaborative mindset and ability to take and incorporate feedback quickly and thoughtfully

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package

Ability to work remotely

Unlimited PTO

Every third Friday of the month off

Winter break closure; the week between Christmas and New Years

Home office setup

Wellness reimbursement

Additional Information

Forbes Advisor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

#LI-REMOTE #LI-NM1