Shortform writer

About YAAS: At YAAS we help brands become creators. We do it all - scripting, shooting, acting, AI avatars, editing, uploading, and more. Our team creates content that reaches over 400 million+ views every month. We've worked with top brands like Zepto, Zerodha, Cleartrip, GoKwik, Vodafone-Idea, and Zoho. Now, we're looking for someone who can turn news into content that people actually want to watch - someone who's tired of shouting anchors and clickbait headlines, and has ideas on how news should really be told. The Role Overview: News has become noise. Anchors shout to get attention. Headlines are designed to outrage, not inform. Scrolling through the news feels exhausting, not enlightening. We're building a news and current affairs content channel from scratch - and we need someone who believes news can be interesting without being a nuisance. What You'll Do: Research and script-write news and current affairs content News Research & Story Selection Track daily news across politics, economics, social issues, international affairs, and culture Identify stories worth covering - not just what's trending, but what matters Research context, background, and multiple perspectives on news events Verify information from credible sources and fact-check claims Understand the difference between reporting and sensationalism Scriptwriting & Content Creation Write scripts that discuss daily news in satirical, humorous, and engaging ways without losing the plot Develop explainer formats that detail events of the day with clarity and context Experiment with different storytelling approaches - from sharp commentary to straight-up explanations Craft hooks that make people actually want to understand the news, not just react to it Balance wit, insight, and accuracy - make news entertaining without trivialising it Format Development & Channel Building Create content formats for short-form and long-form news content across platforms Understand what makes news content shareable vs what makes it forgettable Adapt tone and style based on the story - know when to be satirical, when to be serious Iterate based on what resonates with audiences and what actually informs them Build a news content channel that people trust and return to What You'll Get: Work on building a news channel that doesn't make people want to throw their phones Shape how current affairs content is consumed by millions Learn from 400M+ monthly views worth of content strategy and creator insights Access to tools, data, and a production team that is quite passionate about creative work Must Haves: Portfolio of published video content or writing samples - show us scripts, videos, or articles you've worked on (news/current affairs content strongly preferred) Strong understanding of current affairs across politics, economics, social issues, and culture Ability to write in multiple tones - satirical, humorous, explanatory, analytical Sharp research skills and commitment to fact-checking and verification Understanding of how to simplify complex news stories without dumbing them down Awareness of what other news content creators are doing Strong scriptwriting ability for short-form and explainer content High output capacity - comfortable scripting multiple news pieces per week Interest in building a news content channel from scratch Nice to Have: Background in journalism, political science, economics, or media studies Experience writing satire, commentary, or opinion pieces Understanding of Indian politics, policy, and governance Familiarity with international news and geopolitics Experience with YouTube, Instagram, or LinkedIn news content strategy Knowledge of media bias, fact-checking methodologies, and journalistic standards What We're Not Looking For: Lazy "both sides" takes without nuance or depth Inability to separate opinion from fact Resistance to fact-checking or verifying sources Writing that's more outrage than insight Slow turnaround times or inability to cover breaking news quickly Lack of awareness of the current news content ecosystem Why YAAS You'll be working at an organisation that's redefining how brands connect with the world. And you'll do it alongside a high-performing team that moves fast and creates impact with storytelling.