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.