Technical Scriptwriter

About the Position

We are looking for a Technical Scriptwriter to join our video team in Cambridge, MA. You'll be writing scripts and voiceovers for our YouTube channel, focusing on technical videos about AI tools, automation workflows, and product tests. As we expand into AI, there's plenty of work, and we need someone who can translate complex concepts into clear, engaging scripts without oversimplifying them.

Responsibilities

• Write scripts for technical YouTube videos, AI tools, automation demos, and in-depth product tests.
• Run your own tests and experiments when a script requires hands-on validation.
• Write and record voiceover for technical videos that explain APIs, workflows, or emerging AI concepts.
• Stay updated on the AI and marketing tool landscape, pitching video ideas based on market trends and audience needs.
• Collaborate with video editors and producers to refine scripts based on visual storytelling needs.
• Use AI assistants and tools to speed up research, build small demos, or clarify technical details.

Requirements

• Ability to explain technical concepts (APIs, automation, AI models) clearly without being an engineer.
• Previous experience writing for video, understanding pacing, hooks, and how a script serves the edit.
• Self-starter who notices market trends and comes to the team with ideas.
• Comfortable running your own tests and demos to validate what you're writing about.
• Good working knowledge of AI tools, how to use them to build small apps, streamline research, or pull together demos.
• Ability to work autonomously and make judgment calls about tone, depth, and structure without constant check-ins.

Nice to Have

• Experience writing or producing content about SEO, marketing tools, or SaaS products.
• Familiarity with scripting or light coding.
• A portfolio of technical explainer videos, tutorials, or demos you've scripted or produced.

We Offer

• Work directly with a fast-moving video team on content that reaches millions of marketers.
• Ownership over technical video strategy as we push deeper into AI.
• Annual retreat, conference budget, and generous PTO.
• Remote-first culture with the autonomy to shape your work.

About the Company

Ahrefs is a SaaS marketing platform that helps businesses become discoverable and unmissable online. We're a proudly bootstrapped, profitable, lean, multinational startup with a global team passionate about technology and the future of online discovery. Our suite of tools covers everything from search marketing to content strategy, backed by one of the largest datasets in the industry (3 trillion external backlinks, 3 trillion HTML snapshots). As we evolve with AI and the changing landscape of online marketing, we're looking for people who share our love of technology and our drive to solve real problems.

Location: Cambridge, MA

Ahrefs does not engage with agencies or third-party recruitment solutions for the roles we hire for. If at any point we need help, we'll let you know!