CareerPlan

Video Script Writer

New YorkFull-time$106k–$132k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Create practitioner-focused technical videos that explain complex concepts and showcase product features across formats like explainers, roundups, and podcasts.

Role type

Technical Video Writer (Content Creator)

Builds

Original technical videos, companion content (YouTube descriptions, blogs), and screen capture assets for Datadog's observability platform.

Domain

SaaS / Observability / Technical Content

Required skills

Video storytelling, hands-on video editing, motion graphics, AI tool usage, technical writing, screen capture, post-production support

Preferred skills

Technical advocacy background, engineering experience, understanding of software development and production monitoring

Technologies

Premiere, Final Cut Pro, AfterEffects, AI tools

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create project briefs, outlines, and storyboards; Write scripts and companion content; Identify visual elements and record screen captures; Ensure technical accuracy and brand voice; Support post-production tasks like editing and captioning

Seniority

Mid-level (2-5 years experience)