Short-Form Comedy Writer — Social Sketch Series (Freelance, Monthly Retainer)
Location: Remote (UK-based) | Type: Freelance, ongoing retainer
We’re building a fast, punchline-led sketch series for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts — modern life, dating, fitness, ambition, culture clashes and everyday absurdity. We need a writer who understands UK comedy sensibility (dry, character-led, a bit awkward) but can pace it for the scroll: hook in 2 seconds, escalate fast, land the punchline.
What you’ll write:
- Sketch concepts and short scripts (30–90 seconds)
- Recurring characters and running jokes
- Hooks, captions and improv setups
- Simple formats that can be filmed quickly and repeatedly
You’re probably right for this if:
- Your references are M
- Your references are Munya Chawawa, Mitchell & Webb, People Just Do Nothing — not sitcom spec scripts
- You write dialogue that sounds like people talking, not jokes being delivered
- You understand why a sketch dies at second 4 on TikTok
- Bonus: a feel for dating culture, gym culture and group chat dynamics
The deal:
Monthly retainer of £600–£1,200 depending on experience, for an agreed number of sketches per month. We’ll start with a short paid trial (2–3 sketches) to check the fit.
To apply: Send 2–3 samples or links to anything you’ve written that’s live, plus your funniest sketch premise in no more than 3 sentences. Applications without samples won’t be considered.
Pay: £28,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
