YouTube Scriptwriter (Korean)

Higgsfield
Almaty, Kazakhstan
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience writing for Korean social media and adapting content for local culture.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with native Korean fluency and a deep understanding of K-content and creator culture
    — “Thinks natively in Korean and writes with real wit, not translation.”
  • Individuals who can creatively adapt English formats to Korean humor and trends
    — “Adapting winning English formats for Korean culture, trends and humor (transcreation, not translation).”
  • Professionals with a background in social media, YouTube, or entertainment scriptwriting
    — “Experience writing for social media, YouTube, advertising or entertainment.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires on-site presence in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with no remote flexibility mentioned.
    — “On-site role in our Almaty office (we will relocate you from anywhere).”
  • The position demands fluency in Russian as the internal working language.
    — “Russian: native or fluent (our internal working language).”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to turn research into engaging, structured video scripts.
    — “Turning research, trends and product updates into clear, structured video scripts.”
  • Demonstrate your track record of rewriting based on performance metrics like watch time and CTR.
    — “Rewriting and improving scripts based on watch time, CTR and engagement data.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • write original scripts
  • adapt English formats
  • pitch creative concepts
  • improve scripts based on data
Typical background
scriptwritingcontent creation

Skills & requirements

Required

Korean Language FluencyScriptwritingSocial Media WritingVideo ScriptwritingAI Integration

Preferred

Korean Content CreationAI Tools ExperienceKorean University Degree

Stack & domain

KoreanRussianEnglishWritingSocial MediaYoutubeAdvertisingEntertainmentAI ToolsVideo GenerationScriptwritingContent CreationScreenwritingJournalismBloggingCreativityAdaptabilityFeedbackData AnalysisTeamworkAIVideo Creation

About the role

Original posting from Higgsfield via Ashby

WHY WORK AT HIGGSFIELD AI?

Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting $1B in annual revenue run rate, 25M+ users worldwide, 6M+ generations per day, and powering 390 of Fortune 500 brands. We're building at the absolute frontier of AI-powered video creation and next-generation creative tools. Joining Higgsfield means becoming part of a high-impact team shaping the future of AI-native experiences.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Everyone at Higgsfield is an A-player. We're looking for a Korean-speaking scriptwriter who:

  • Thinks natively in Korean and writes with real wit, not translation. Has strong instincts for hooks, humor and storytelling.
  • Lives online: knows Korean trends, memes, K-content and creator culture.
  • Moves fast, takes feedback well and lets data guide rewrites.
  • Takes extreme ownership in a fast-paced startup environment.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

  • Writing original scripts and hooks in Korean for YouTube, Shorts, Reels and TikTok.
  • Adapting winning English formats for Korean culture, trends and humor (transcreation, not translation).
  • Covering AI tools, tutorials, model comparisons and educational content for the Korean audience.
  • Pitching bold creative concepts for ads, AI-video showcases and viral formats.
  • Turning research, trends and product updates into clear, structured video scripts.
  • Rewriting and improving scripts based on watch time, CTR and engagement data.
  • Building a library of reusable Korean script templates and hook formulas.
  • Working with Growth Researchers, Video Editors and Creative Directors in Russian and English.

YOUR MUST-HAVES

  • Korean: TOPIK 5–6 or native-level fluency, with the ability to write natural, witty copy. Russian: native or fluent (our internal working language).
  • English: IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent.
  • Experience writing for social media, YouTube, advertising or entertainment. A portfolio or examples of scripts, posts or videos you've written.
  • Knows how to intergrate AI into the narrative

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience creating content for Korean audiences.
  • A degree from a Korean university, or experience living and working in Korea.
  • A background as a screenwriter, journalist, blogger or content creator.
  • Experience with AI tools for video or text generation.

THIS ROLE IS NOT A FIT IF YOU

  • Want to do literal translation rather than creative writing.
  • Prefer theory over execution.
  • Avoid feedback or rewriting.
  • Don't follow trends, AI tools or social media.

THE DEAL

  • Competitive salary in USD.
  • On-site role in our Almaty office (we will relocate you from anywhere).
  • Full-time position.

Source: Higgsfield careers (Ashby)

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