Datadog Technical Video Script Writer at Datadog creates practitioner-focused video scripts and narratives to explain complex technical concepts. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams and uses AI tools to enhance content development.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders—including video producers, product managers, product marketing managers, technical advocacy, and engineers—to create project briefs, outlines, storyboards, and scripts for original videos.
Write companion content, including YouTube descriptions, blog posts, and social content.
Use AI tools to accelerate outlining, research, and development workflows.
Identify relevant visual elements and record precise, high-quality screen captures of Datadog products and features.
Ensure content is technically accurate, reflects Datadog’s voice and tone, and clearly communicates customer value.
Support post-production tasks, including video editing, sound mixing, and closed captioning.
Qualification
Required
You have a talent for video storytelling, demonstrated through writing samples and a portfolio of past work.
You have hands-on video editing experience and proficiency with video editing software such as Premiere or Final Cut Pro, motion graphics tools such as AfterEffects, and AI tools to support video editing.
You are comfortable with taking initiative and managing multiple concurrent projects with limited supervision.
You have 2-5 years of experience writing scripts for a technology company or working as a technical journalist. Experience as a technical advocate or an engineer is a plus.
You have an understanding of how software is developed and run in production, including how teams monitor app performance and address security risks.
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
