Scriptwriter (YouTube)

Headout is seeking a Scriptwriter for its YouTube team in Bengaluru, India. The company, with over $200 million in revenue and operations in more than 700 cities, is a leading marketplace in the travel industry. The role involves creating engaging scripts for travel guides, ticket explainers, and short-form videos, aiming to provide viewers with informative and compelling content.

As a Scriptwriter, you will research various destinations, understand viewer search intent, and craft clear, engaging scripts. Your responsibilities will include developing content that answers real questions travelers have, with the potential to rank on YouTube search and drive views over time. You will also analyze how your scripts influence views, click-through rates, and audience retention, using these insights to refine future content.

The ideal candidate should possess strong writing skills with an instinct for storytelling, the ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging scripts, and strong research instincts. An understanding of audience intent and the ability to write conversational, spoken-not-written scripts are essential. Experience with AI tools to accelerate research and drafting is beneficial. Familiarity with YouTube, SEO, or how search-driven content ranks is a plus.

This is a full-time position based in Bengaluru, India. Headout offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and impact. The company values ownership, craft, and impact, aiming to reinvent the travel industry by connecting people with real-life experiences.

Joining Headout means becoming part of a rapidly growing company with a strong foundation and significant opportunities ahead. The role offers the chance to work with a lean, high-context team where clarity, originality, and useful storytelling are prioritized. If you're passionate about travel and content creation, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.