Scriptwriter & Content Strategist – Maritime YouTube Channel

 Location: Remote
  Position Type: Contract / Freelance (Potential for Full-Time)
  Pay: $300 - $450 per script (Project-Based)
Flexible Schedule | Remote Work | Growth Potential

About Us

Casual Navigation is a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@CasualNavigation) dedicated to bringing the maritime world to life through engaging storytelling, immersive visuals, and technically accurate content. With millions of views and a rapidly growing audience, we strive to make maritime education accessible and entertaining.

We explore ships, navigation, maritime engineering, and physics, transforming complex concepts into engaging, educational content that appeals to both industry professionals and general audiences, with a strong emphasis on maritime education and making technical knowledge accessible to all.

We are now looking for a Scriptwriter & Content Strategist to help shape the creative and technical direction of our channel. Initially, we will collaborate with this person on a per-script, project basis, but for the right candidate, there is potential to transition into a full-time role with greater responsibility in content strategy and creative direction.

Key Responsibilities / What You’ll Do

 Content Strategy & Ideation

• Analyze our existing videos to understand the style, themes, and audience appeal.

• Propose new, innovative video ideas that align with the channel’s brand and engage our audience.

• Contribute to long-term content planning and shape the creative direction of future videos.

• Work closely with the producer and team to refine concepts while ensuring clarity and accuracy.

Script Development

• Write engaging and well-structured scripts that simplify complex maritime and physics concepts.

• No prior scriptwriting experience is required, but fluency in English and a willingness to learn are essential.

• Develop a storytelling approach that keeps technical content informative yet captivating.

• Work closely with the team to refine scripts and ensure they align with production, animation, and narration needs.

• Collaborate with the producer and other scriptwriters to develop compelling content that fits the channel’s creative direction and storytelling style.

• Guide the voice actor throughout the recording process, setting up and leading meetings to provide script context, clarify pronunciation of technical terms, and ensure the intended tone, pacing, and emphasis are effectively delivered.

• Provide ongoing feedback on narration style, highlighting sections that require more emphasis, adjustments in tone, and improvements to enhance storytelling and engagement.

 Technical Expertise & Research

• Ensure scripts are factually accurate and supported by credible sources.

• Background in Naval Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related fields.(A degree in marine engineering, naval engineering, or nautical engineering -navigation- is preferred but not required.)

• Experience in maritime engineering, naval architecture, or physics

• Stay informed on maritime industry trends, historical discoveries, and emerging technologies.

• Ensure the balance of technical depth and accessibility for a wide-ranging audience.

• Must have an interest in maritime education and explaining complex physics concepts to an audience.

Bonus Points

• Understanding of YouTube content strategy and audience engagement.

• Previous research experience in technical topics.

Requirements 

A strategic thinker who can analyze content trends and develop new ideas.
A storytelling enthusiast who can make complex maritime topics engaging.
Strong English communication skills, with a willingness to learn scriptwriting.
Ability to think technically, ideally with a maritime background (preferred but not required).
Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a remote setting.
Interest in maritime education, physics, and storytelling.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a scriptwriting role—it's an opportunity to lead content strategy, bring innovative maritime stories to life, and make a real impact on a growing audience.

You’ll be working with one of the few YouTube channels dedicated to maritime education, playing a key role in shaping its future and expanding its reach. This is a rare chance to grow a niche channel into a leading authority in maritime content, helping millions of viewers better understand complex maritime and physics concepts through engaging storytelling.

If you’re passionate about technical storytelling, maritime education, and creative content development, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now & Help Shape the Future of Maritime Content!