Loren Watson
@lorenwatson
Creative screenwriter and content producer specializing in SEO-driven video, podcasts, and YouTube growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a creative screenwriter and content producer with a strong background in digital media, podcast production, and SEO-driven content strategy. I write SEO-optimized YouTube titles, thumbnail hooks, and descriptions to improve search visibility and audience retention.
In my recent role, I research algorithm trends, develop documentary-style video scripts, and coordinate production workflows for multiple programs. I also draft production sheets, conduct guest research, and manage on-location shoots—sourcing, interviewing, and communicating with guests to keep quality and momentum high.
I’ve also strengthened my content fundamentals by writing SEO-optimized travel and wildlife articles remotely, improving website visibility through keyword strategy and targeted storytelling. With teaching experience and structured script feedback work, I bring clarity, organization, and a collaborative approach to every production and content plan.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Scriptwriter & Content Producer
Wayond
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)
Wrote SEO-optimized YouTube titles, thumbnail hooks, and descriptions to improve search visibility and audience retention, using research on YouTube algorithm trends to guide publishing strategy. Produced documentary-style Forex content, developed academy scripts, supported podcast guest research/interviews, coordinated on-location shoots, and managed influencer/guest workflows using Monday.com an
Content Writer
Island Safari Lodge
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Wrote SEO-optimized articles, blogs, and destination guides promoting Maun and the Okavango Delta to attract ecotourists and safari travelers. Conducted research on Botswana’s ecosystems, wildlife, and cultural heritage, collaborating with marketing teams to align messaging and improve organic traffic through targeted keyword use and storytelling.
Teaching Assistant - Screenwriting
Open Window Institute
Feb 2023 - Nov 2023 (9 months)
Organised events and table reads for the Screenwriting Department and supported students through one-on-one meetings to refine their screenplays. Provided structured editing notes, coordinated schedules between students and lecturers, and managed submission workflows and uploads to the department website.
ESL Teacher
International House
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Taught English to elementary and intermediate students, planning and delivering concise lesson plans under tight time constraints. Analyzed grammar and vocabulary needs, provided constructive feedback on speaking and writing, and maintained strong classroom management while balancing intensive CELTA coursework.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Open Window Institute
Bachelor of Arts, Film Arts (Screenwriting)
Activities and societies: Pangolin Award – Best Original Series Episode (2022).
Bachelor of Arts in Film Arts (Screenwriting) at Open Window Institute in Pretoria.
Open Window Institute
Honours Degree, Visual Communication (Screenwriting)
Honours in Visual Communication (Screenwriting) completed at Open Window Institute in Pretoria.
CELTA Teaching Certificate
CELTA Teaching Certificate, English Language Teaching
CELTA Teaching Certificate completed in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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