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  • Write approximately one high-quality YouTube script per month, focusing on documentary subjects and historical events.
  • Conduct thorough research using reliable sources, transforming complex topics into clear, entertaining narratives.
  • Collaborate with producers and creative team members to develop video concepts and incorporate feedback.

Scriptwriting Research Storytelling Written English

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Snowball is a YouTube agency helping the world's biggest brands crack the code on YouTube content. The team consists of experienced YouTube strategists with a collective 110 billion views, and they value hard work, proactivity, and overdelivering for clients.

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