Urgently Hiring: Writer/ Researcher for a true crime YouTube

Remote Full-time
Your next great career move starts here. We're looking for a Writer/ Researcher For A True Crime Youtube Podcast - Contract To Hire! This is a fully Remote role, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. The salary for this position is set at a competitive salary. Â Â We are looking for a skilled True Crime Researcher and Writer to join our team and help bring chilling stories of mothers who kill to life. Our YouTube channel focuses on in-depth, well-researched, and creatively told stories that engage true crime enthusiasts.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct thorough research on true crime cases involving mothers who have committed serious crimes. This can include articles, analyzing police reports, court documents, news archives, interviews, and other credible sources.

• Create detailed, engaging, and suspenseful narratives (minimum of 3,000 words per story) that incorporate facts, psychological insights, and dramatic storytelling.

• Structure stories with empathy for victims and their families while maintaining an engaging and well-paced narrative.

• Use red herrings, cliffhangers, and plot twists to make the content immersive and keep the audience hooked.

• Collaborate closely with the host to ensure the narrative matches their tone and vision, adapting based on feedback.

What we’re looking for:

1. Thorough Research Skills

• Attention to Detail: You should be skilled in combing through various sources, including police reports, court documents, news articles, books, and interviews, to gather accurate and comprehensive information about a case.

• Cross-Referencing: You must verify details across multiple credible sources to avoid misinformation and create a coherent, factual narrative.

• Ability to Dive Deep: Beyond just the surface-level facts, you should be able to uncover lesser-known aspects of a case and contextualize it within broader social, psychological, or cultural themes.

2. Creative Writing Ability

• Narrative Flair: You should craft the story in an engaging, suspenseful, and well-paced way, making it feel like a compelling mystery rather than a dry recitation of facts.

• Storytelling Expertise: Your writing should evoke emotion, tension, and intrigue. The ability to build suspense and structure the story with cliffhangers or shocking revelations is key.

• Tone Adaptability: You should be able to mirror the tone of the host and channel, which may range from empathetic and serious to conversational or even humorous.

3. Psychological Insight

• Understanding of Criminal Psychology: A strong understanding of the psychological factors behind criminal behavior (e.g., motives, backgrounds of perpetrators, and victimology) can add depth to your writing.

• Compassion for Victims: You should handle sensitive material, especially around victims and their families, with empathy and respect.

4. Organizational Skills

• Logical Flow: must structure your content clearly, breaking the case into digestible sections (e.g., the crime, investigation, trial) while maintaining suspense.

• Comprehensive Outlines: A well-organized approach helps present the case logically while leaving room for creative storytelling.

5. Knowledge of True Crime

• Ability to Engage True Crime Audiences: Preferably know how to appeal to true crime enthusiasts who crave details, analysis, and immersive narratives.

6. Proactive Collaboration

• Effective Communication: should be able to work closely with the podcast host, understanding the creator’s voice and vision, and integrating feedback seamlessly.

• Adaptability: The ability to adjust the content based on the host’s feedback or evolving style is essential.

Pay: $100/per story

Here is an example video:

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