youtube strategist/ channel manager

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TYPE OF WORK

Any

SALARY

$200-$1250

HOURS PER WEEK

20

DATE UPDATED

Oct 4, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

### Job Posting: YouTube Strategist, Researcher & Channel Manager

**Job Title:**

`YouTube Strategist, Topic Researcher & Channel Manager (Part-Time to Full-Time)`

**Position Type:**

* **Starting Capacity:** Part-Time (5–20 hours/week) to align on systems and channel strategy.
* **Growth Path:** Ramps up to Full-Time (40 hours/week) as client volume and channel management duties scale over time.

**Compensation:** Competitive hourly rate paid direct bi-weekly via Wise or PayPal.

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### About the Role

We are a fast-growing US media agency managing high-performing YouTube channels across educational, thought-leadership, and narrative video-essay niches.

We are looking for a sharp, data-driven **YouTube Strategist & Researcher** who understands YouTube culture, retention mechanics, and title/thumbnail packaging.

This role begins **Part-Time (5–20 hours/week)** focused on deep-dive topic research, competitive analysis, and video packaging. If you bring strong **Channel Management & Operations** capabilities (managing offshore video editors, YouTube Studio backend publishing, and QA review cycles), **this role will scale directly into a 40 hour/week Full-Time position** as our client pipeline expands.

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### Primary Responsibilities

#### **Pillar 1: Strategy, Research & Packaging (Core Starting Role)**

* **Topic & Competitor Research:** Mine YouTube, Reddit, forums, and Google Trends to identify high-demand video concepts, viral angles, and content gaps.
* **Packaging Optimization:** Craft high-CTR **Title + Thumbnail Concept combinations** for every long-form upload before scripts are drafted.
* **Hook & Narrative Frameworks:** Draft structural outlines focusing on 30-second retention hooks, story pacing, and audience pay-off moments.
* **Performance Analysis:** Review YouTube Studio metrics (CTR, Average View Duration, retention dips/spikes) to provide actionable tweaks for future videos.

#### **Pillar 2: Channel Management & Operations (Scaling to Full-Time)**

* **Production Management:** Direct and coordinate our team of offshore video editors and thumbnail designers to enforce deadlines and high quality.
* **YouTube Studio Publishing:** Manage complete backend publishing—uploading final renders, formatting descriptions, SEO tags, end screens, playlists, and pinned comments.
* **Asset & Workflow Management:** Keep video assets, script drafts, and client review feedback organized in Google Drive / ---------- / Notion.
* **Quality Assurance (QA):** Perform full QA reviews on video edits before client delivery to ensure pacing, graphics, audio, and branding meet agency standards.

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### Requirements

* **Proven YouTube Track Record:** Demonstrated experience researching, packaging, or managing YouTube channels with proven growth or views.
* **YouTube Analytics Mastery:** Deep understanding of YouTube Studio metrics (CTR, AVD, Impression Click-Through, Audience Retention graphs).
* **Native-Level Written English:** Flawless written communication for titling, hook writing, and team/client coordination.
* **Software Familiarity:** Experience with YouTube Studio, Google Drive, ---------- , and project tools like Notion or ClickUp.

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### How to Apply (READ CAREFULLY)

To demonstrate your attention to detail, please submit your application with the following structure:

1. **Subject Line / Opening Keyword:** Place the word **"STRATEGY"** at the very top of your application message.
2. **Weekly Availability:** Confirm your current weekly availability (between 5 and 20 hours/week to start) and confirm you are open to scaling up to 40 hours/week as the agency grows.
3. **Portfolio / Proof of Work:** Provide direct links or case studies showing YouTube channels you have strategized, researched, or managed (include before/after metrics or packaging examples if available).
4. **Sample Title & Hook:** Write 2 unique title options and a 2-sentence visual hook concept for a video titled: * 100 v 1,000 acre homestead!

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