Content / Script Writer

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Job description

Zafro Furniture is looking for a creative and strategic Content and Script Writer to develop engaging social media content for both our on-camera host and CEO/founder-led content . We are looking for someone who understands how to turn furniture, business experiences, customer problems, production processes, and everyday ideas into content that is clear, entertaining, relatable, and attention-grabbing. The ideal candidate should know how to write content that sounds natural when spoken—not stiff, overly formal, or like a traditional advertisement. Key Responsibilities • Develop creative content ideas for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and other social media platforms • Write short-form video scripts for our host and CEO • Create strong opening hooks that capture attention within the first few seconds • Structure scripts to maintain viewer interest until the end • Write educational, entertaining, promotional, storytelling, and behind-the-scenes content • Direct the shoot on site • Turn furniture features into clear customer benefits and relatable stories • Create content around interior design, furniture buying tips, customer concerns, production, quality, business lessons, and the Zafro brand journey • Adapt scripts to match the personality and speaking style of the host and CEO • Write captions, video titles, calls to action, and promotional messages • Research social media trends, audience interests, and competitor content • Work closely with the videographer, marketing team, host, and CEO during content planning Requirements • Strong creative writing and storytelling skills • Good understanding of short-form social media content • Ability to write powerful hooks, engaging scripts, and clear calls to action • Able to simplify ideas and make them interesting to a general audience • Good understanding of audience psychology, attention, and retention • Strong English and Amharic writing skills are preferred • Able to write conversational scripts that sound natural on camera • Creative, organized, reliable, and open to feedback • Able to consistently generate fresh content ideas and meet deadlines Experience writing for brands, influencers, founders, businesses, furniture, interior design, or product-based companies is an advantage.