Thumbnail Concept Strategist

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TYPE OF WORK

Any

SALARY

TBD

HOURS PER WEEK

TBD

DATE UPDATED

Jul 24, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Thumbnail Concept Strategist for Top YouTube Channels (True Crime / Horror / Documentary)

We run multiple established YouTube channels in the true crime, horror, and disturbing documentary space, including Abyssal Detective, Abyssal Observer, and Abyssal Detective 2. We are looking for a Thumbnail Concept Strategist to join our fully remote team.

About the role:
You will create thumbnail concepts, not final designs. You identify the most visceral, attention-grabbing ---------- nt in a video's content, build a curiosity gap where text and image work together, and deliver the concept to our designer for execution. Your concept tells a micro-story that separates average-performing videos from viral ones.

Responsibilities:
- Deliver 30-40+ approved thumbnail ideas per month
- 24-hour turnaround per thumbnail idea
- Match our channels' style consistently

Compensation:
- $30 to 35 per approved idea
- Estimated monthly earnings of $1,000 to $2,000 or higher based on approved output and performance

Requirements:
- Strong visual storytelling instincts and a clear understanding of what makes people click
- Ability to identify visceral, attention-grabbing ---------- nts in content
- Understanding of curiosity gaps and how text and image work together
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times
- Experience with YouTube thumbnails or click-driven visual content
- Familiarity with true crime, horror, or iceberg content styles

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