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Comedy Sketch Writer

Position Title: Comedy Sketch Writer (Scripted & Character Series Focus)
Location: Remote
 
Schedule: Full time (8hrs per day with 1hr unpaid break) 
Flexible within the client's business hours

Independent Contractor Perks

  • Permanent work from home
  • Immediate hiring
  • Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
About the Role: 

We’re looking for a funny, pop-culture-savvy Comedy Sketch Writer to join the team behind Baby Shu, Red Hoodie Girl, and the Asian Mom series, a fast-growing vertical sketch universe on YouTube and social media. You’ll work directly with a multi-hyphenate creator (13M+ followers) to create viral, relatable, high-concept sketches and help scale to 100M followers.

If you understand what makes Gen Z and Millennials share content and love meme culture, K-dramas, trending formats, and female-POV humor — this is your dream job.

What You’ll Do:
  • Pitch and write 5–6 one minute long original sketch scripts for recurring characters like Baby Shu, Red Hoodie Girl, and Asian Mom and TheOneShu in general
  • Pitch trending comedic premises and sketch formats designed for viral reach (YouTube Shorts, long-form sketch, etc.)
  • Collaborate on story beats, sketch arcs, and long-form episode ideas (~5–6 minutes each)
  • Ideate viral comedy premises rooted in character, pop culture, Asian/Australian identity, female-forward humor and social absurdity
  • Build repeatable sketch formulas and series ideas that retain viewers and drive growth
  • Analyze what’s performing online and use that intel to craft data-informed bangers
  • Work with writers, editors, and the creator to develop high-impact beats, comedic structure, and character moments
You Are:
  • A natural comedy writer with a portfolio of sketches, viral shorts, or comedic YouTube content
  • Exceptionally fluent in online culture — TikTok trends, YouTube formats, creator collabs, meme cycles, Gen Z humor
  • Skilled at writing across tones — from chaotic and absurd to heartfelt and ironic
  • Passionate about character-driven comedy and building original IP through internet storytelling
  • A structured thinker who can break ideas into acts, moments, and memes
  • Someone who moves fast, iterates quickly, and is always looking for the next “OMG I need to share this” moment
Bonus Points If You:
  • Have experience in screenwriting, sketch comedy, or character worldbuilding
  • Are Asian or deeply understand Asian diasporic comedy and culture
  • Have taken content from 0 to viral before (or at least tried fearlessly)
  • Are comfortable writing in someone else’s voice and tone
  • Have improv, stand-up, or digital storytelling background
Why This Is Awesome:
  • Help shape the next generation of viral sketch characters
  • Be part of a small, nimble team building the blueprint for creator-led sketch empires
  • Work with a high-performing creator with industry credibility (Amazon Prime, Comedy Central, SXSW, VidCon, etc.)
  • Laugh every single day and know your ideas are being watched by millions

Side Note

This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.

Reminder

Please follow the provided link to BruntWork’s Career Site to finish your initial application requirements, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

Comedy Sketch Writer

Job Category

Other

Job Type

Full Time (35 hours or more per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

MST

Published on

Mar 30 2026