Full-Time

Meta Ads Script Writer

Tamil, GyanTV

Lokal App

Lokal App

1,001-5,000 employees

Hyperlocal vernacular content platform

No salary listed

Remote in India + 1 more

More locations: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Remote

Bachelor's

Category
Content & Writing (1)

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Requirements
  • Any Bachelor's degree.
  • One to three years of experience in content writing, scriptwriting, or copywriting, preferably with digital or video content.
  • Proven ability to write short-form content with a strong storytelling structure.
  • Strong written and spoken command of a regional language and English.
  • Deep understanding of Indian audiences and cultural nuances.
  • Familiarity with digital metrics and performance-based storytelling.
  • Must bring a personal laptop to perform day-to-day tasks.
Responsibilities
  • Create compelling short-form scripts under 60 seconds with strong storytelling flow.
  • Translate content from a regional language to English and from English to a regional language.
  • Write sharp, attention-grabbing hooks to maximize engagement and retention.
  • Craft platform-specific content for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and other channels.
  • Analyze advertising metrics, including click-through rate, watch time, and drop-off rates, to refine creative strategy.
  • Collaborate with video editors, designers, and creative strategists to bring ideas to life.
  • Translate copy ideas into strong visual narratives and impactful storytelling sequences.
  • Identify and adapt to emerging content and creative trends.
  • Simplify complex ideas into relatable and emotionally resonant content.
  • Read and watch diverse content, including books, short films, and advertisements, to expand creative vocabulary and visual literacy.
  • Provide creative input during production to ensure content quality and tone consistency.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with digital or video content is preferred.

Lokal App is a hyperlocal platform delivering district-level content in vernacular languages for non-English speaking users in India’s Tier 2 and 3 towns, with local news, classifieds, jobs, real estate, matrimonial ads, price data, and government schemes. It works by aggregating content from local users and stringers, plus an in-app training program that allows residents to become contributors and earn money as digital reporters. Revenue comes from content-led digital marketing, local classifieds, and service fees, mirroring a newspaper’s income streams in a digital form. Its focus on vernacular, district-level information and a formal contributor network sets it apart from urban, English-dominated platforms, aiming to connect rural markets with brands and services while empowering local participants.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$29.8M

Headquarters

Bengaluru, India

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Google Play updated Lokal on May 22, 2026, signaling active product investment.
  • Lokal claims ₹100 crore ARR and 20% monthly growth in May 2025.
  • The company serves 5 million users across six states, sustaining advertiser access to Bharat audiences.

What critics are saying

  • FY22 losses reached about ₹39 crore, while revenue remained only ₹8.4 crore.
  • 53 app sprawl dilutes product focus and inflates moderation, acquisition, and engineering costs.
  • AI-generated posters and status content commoditize easily, inviting clones from Google, Meta, and ShareChat.

What makes Lokal App unique

  • Hyperlocal vernacular coverage spans 180+ districts, 600+ towns, and 1,400+ villages.
  • Lokal runs 53 apps across jobs, matrimony, agriculture, astrology, wellness, and finance.
  • AI-enhanced status content and human-moderated reporting deepen daily engagement in non-English markets.

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