diff --git a/src/app/api/youtube/generate/route.ts b/src/app/api/youtube/generate/route.ts
index e613628..8c56fad 100644
--- a/src/app/api/youtube/generate/route.ts
+++ b/src/app/api/youtube/generate/route.ts
@@ -290,6 +290,7 @@ Return JSON: { "results": [{ "claim": "...", "verdict": "correct|incorrect|uncer
       sourceUrls: factCheck.sourceUrls,
     },
     status: "draft",
+    category: category || "brands",
     createdAt: new Date().toISOString().split("T")[0],
   });
 }
diff --git a/src/app/api/youtube/scripts/route.ts b/src/app/api/youtube/scripts/route.ts
index 39cc696..2f279f6 100644
--- a/src/app/api/youtube/scripts/route.ts
+++ b/src/app/api/youtube/scripts/route.ts
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ export async function POST(req: NextRequest) {
       fullScript: body.fullScript || null,
       status: body.status || "draft",
       rejectedReason: body.rejectedReason || null,
+      category: body.category || "brands",
       // SEO Package
       seoTitle: body.seoTitle || null,
       seoDescription: body.seoDescription || null,