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Company Description: PhysicsWallah is an Indian online education technology startup based in Delhi, created as a YouTube channel in 2014 by Mr. Alakh Pandey. We are the first company aiming to build an affordable online education platform for each Indian student who dreams of IIT & AIIMS but is unable to afford the existing offline/online education providers. About the Role: Script Writers & Video Checker's Role Summary: To conceptualize and develop high-retention Hinglish scripts for educational video content, blending storytelling, entertainment, and learning to create engaging short-form content for a wide audience. Responsibilities: Develop clear, concise, and well-structured scripts in Hinglish (Hindi-English blend) Work on pre-finalized video titles in coordination with content creators and video content managers. Utilize a variety of content formats including: Storytelling Real-life analogies Question & Answer Listicles Explainer videos Design scripts with a high-retention narrative structure: Hook: Strong, attention-grabbing intro within the first 20–30 seconds Body: Logically progressing, value-rich mid-section Closure: Clear takeaway or actionable ending (Call-to-Action) Localization & Tone Adherence Use simple, everyday Hindi vocabulary and conversational phrasing to appeal to Tier 2/3 urban and semi-urban audiences. Maintain a light, humorous, and engaging tone throughout the script to maximize relatability. Avoid overuse of technical jargon unless contextually required—ensure clarity and ease of understanding. Integrate regional idioms, cultural references, and lifestyle analogies to make complex topics feel personal and local. Subject Translation & Simplification Convert expert-level or technical content into simplified, entertaining, and actionable formats. Participate in expert briefing calls and ask relevant, strategic questions to extract audience-friendly insights. Distill complex ideas into relatable everyday narratives with emotional or humorous flavor wherever suitable. Trend Integration & Content Innovation Stay up to date with current internet culture, social media trends, viral formats, and seasonal themes. Integrate trending memes, pop-culture references, or real-world hooks where appropriate—while keeping content evergreen. Experiment with new script structures and storytelling approaches based on evolving audience preferences and short-form content platforms (e.g., YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels). Revision Management & Collaboration Respond to feedback from video content managers, editors, and quality teams with openness and timeliness. Proactively revise scripts based on clarity, tone, retention needs, or data-backed viewer performance insights. Collaborate with video editors and designers to ensure visual elements are aligned with the script narrative. Provide briefing sessions to content creators or on-screen talent after script approval to ensure smooth delivery during shoots. Output Planning, Idea Pipeline & Consistency Maintain a consistent output of high-quality scripts as per team-set weekly/monthly quotas. Balance volume with creativity—ensure delivery timelines are met without compromising storytelling quality. Create and maintain a categorized idea repository (topic-wise) for future content ideation and faster turnaround. Qualifications: Education details Required Skills: Strong project and stakeholder management skills Excellent communication and team coordination abilities Familiarity with educational video production workflows Proficiency in content/project management tools (e.g., Trello, Notion, Google Sheets) Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and derive actionable insights Preferred Skills: Prior work in edutainment, infotainment, or explainer content. Experience in content strategy, meme writing, or performance-based copywriting. Basic understanding of SEO for video titles and thumbnails. Show more Show less
