Scriptwriter (US Military Veteran)

We're growing Beyond Military and looking for a producer-scriptwriter who can turn breaking events and complex defense tech into clear, cinematic, documentary-style scripts. You'll research from video material and OSINT sources, outline quickly, and write with an expert voice that stays conversational and easy to follow.

What you'll do

• Research & produce
  : Gather reference video and open-source material (official releases, news clips, briefings, verified social posts) and assemble a tight source pack with timecodes.
• Write documentary scripts
  : 3,000-word scripts that read like a professional narrator, active voice, expert yet approachable, zero fluff.
• Explain complex systems simply
  : Break down platforms (e.g., CIWS/SeaWiz, AEGIS, carrier flight ops), weapons, TTPs, and maneuvers in plain language without losing accuracy.
• Cover current conflicts
  : Turn near-real-time events (e.g., Ukraine strikes on Russian logistics, naval interdictions vs. cartel assets) into fast, factual narratives with clear cause/effect and visuals in mind.
• Pitch & outline
  : Propose angles, loglines, and thumbnail/title directions that maximize retention and CTR.
• Package for editors
  : Deliver Google Doc + visual notes (what to show, when), a B-roll checklist, map/animation cues, and pronunciation notes.
• Peer review (future)
  : Line-edit and quality-check scripts from other writers to maintain consistency and speed.

Output & cadence

• Throughput
  : ~
  5–7 scripts per week
  , each ~
  3,000 words
  (≈
  15,000–21,000 words/week
  ), ready for edit with sources, timecodes, and visual notes.
• Standards
  : Fully fact-checked, original writing (no AI-written final drafts), clean structure, strong hooks, and retention-friendly pacing.

Must-have background

• US military service (strong preference for US Navy or US Air Force).
• We're not looking for a purely desk-only analyst role—hands-on operational familiarity with weapons/sensors/maneuvers or platform-level workflows is ideal.
• Expert communication
  : You can teach complicated systems to a curious audience using simple, precise language.
• News sense + discipline
  : You can reconcile conflicting sources, avoid speculation, and clearly label what is confirmed vs. likely vs. unconfirmed.
• Tooling
  : Comfortable in
  Google Docs
  ,
  Slack
  (for daily comms), and
  Notion
  (task tracking). You may use
  Cloud-based AI tools
  for brainstorming and organization, but
  the final prose must be yours
  .

Nice to have

• Domain depth in any of: carrier air ops, naval air defense, maritime interdiction, ISR, aviation ordnance, surface warfare, or NATO/US TTPs.
• OSINT habits (sat imagery literacy, geolocation basics), ADS-B/MarineTraffic familiarity, and comfort reading DoD releases.
• Prior YouTube documentary or TV news scripting experience.

How we work

• Remote, anywhere.
• Meeting overlap
  : Able to attend team calls during
  Cyprus time (Asia/Nicosia) after lunch hours
  and stay responsive on Slack during your agreed shift.
• Workflow
  : Google Docs for writing; Notion for briefs/checklists; Dropbox/Drive links for references. Camera-on Google Meet for key reviews.
• Editorial guardrails
  : No classified or restricted info. Use open sources, attribute clearly, and call out uncertainty.

What you'll write now—and next

• Now
  : Event-driven stories (e.g., strikes on fuel depots, interdictions at sea, drone shoot-downs) with crisp timelines and tactical context.
• Next
  : Evergreen explainers (e.g., how an aircraft carrier really works; how CIWS defends ships; how strike packages are built) that teach the audience core doctrine and systems.

What success looks like

• Scripts that editors can cut without guesswork (clear visual notes, timecodes, and pacing).
• Strong viewer retention in the first 60–120 seconds driven by a sharp hook and clear narrative stakes.
• Zero factual errors; clean, confident expert tone that's still friendly and human.

Compensation

• Competitive and dependent on experience. We're open to
  per-script
  or
  monthly
  structures with
  performance bonuses
  tied to quality and reliability. Please include your expected rate.

How to apply

Send an email with:

1. Resume or service summary
   (branch, role/MOS/AFSC, platforms/systems you know best, years of service).
2. Two writing samples
   —ideally defense/aviation/naval tech or news-style documentary scripts.
3. A short paragraph
   on a recent Ukraine-Russia or maritime interdiction event: what happened, why it matters, and what visuals you'd cue in the first 60 seconds.
4. Your availability
   (timezone) and confirmation you can join meetings in Cyprus afternoon hours.