Remote YouTube Video Creator

About the job

Buzzsprout is hiring a YouTube Video Creator for our marketing team. This position will report to the Head of Marketing and work closely with the rest of the marketing team.

 

The YouTube Video Creator will be responsible for everything involved in the Buzzsprout YouTube channel. This job combines video creation, marketing, and community management.

 

Video creation

YouTube Video Creator is responsible for the entire video creation process, including

 

Writing video scripts that will perform well on YouTube

Filming and staring in videos

Editing video projects

Creating thumbnails, writing titles, descriptions, and tags for each video

Publishing videos to the Buzzsprout YouTube channel

Managing contractors related to YouTube including creating YouTube Shorts

Marketing & Content Creation

Establish and report on key performance indicators for our channel

Work with the Head of Marketing to create and maintain the content calendar 

Optimize videos to reach the largest audience possible on YouTube

Stay up to date on YouTube trends, best practices, and new products

Create thumbnails, write titles, descriptions, and tags for each video

Optimize back catalog of over 300 videos to revitalize stale content

Manage and organize the existing channel with over 300 videos and 120k subscribers

Community Management

Develop channel community and moderation guidelines

Engage viewers in video comments and in the Community Tab

Moderate comments to foster a friendly and helpful community

Run live streams, giveaways, and other special events as applicable

Requirements

 

Qualifications & Skill Sets

An ideal candidate would have these skills, but please don’t disqualify yourself for not having all of these. Most of us have had unconventional career paths and would rather find the right person than somebody with a specific degree or certification.

 

Experience running a YouTube channel and working with YouTube creators

Deep understanding of YouTube optimizations and the YouTube algorithm

Experience with the entire production of YouTube videos from start to finish

Graphic design experience, including YouTube thumbnails

Experience creating a podcast and using Buzzsprout

Strong time-management and project-management skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Travel considerations

This is a remote-first position, but we’ve found that our team benefits from spending time together in person. If you’re located outside of Northeast Florida, please plan to travel to the following events: 

 

Travel to Jacksonville, Florida, 4-6 times a year

Buzzsprout Christmas party in December

One yearly Buzzsprout meetup

Up to two podcast conferences each year as needed

All travel expenses will be paid by Buzzsprout.

 

How to apply

Submit a written application that is tailored to this position. Think of it as a post that introduces you to the team instead of a generic cover letter. 

 

Tell us what you like about this opportunity and the experiences you’ve had that would set you up to succeed at Buzzsprout. This shouldn’t be more than 500 words long. 

 

If you have a YouTube Channel, please send two examples of talking head videos that showcase your skillset.

 

Buzzsprout Values

Work Each Day to Improve our Products, People and Company

Take the Time to Find the Best Solution

Every Team Member is a Team Leader

Respect One Another, our Culture, and our Office

Demonstrate Remarkable Ethical Integrity

Benefits

 

Pay and Benefits

Competitive salary, exact amount is determined by qualifications and skill set.

 

Benefits include:

Personal time off (PTO)

15 days per calendar year non-accumulating

Additional two-week sabbatical after your third year of employment

10 Federal Holidays that can be flexed to other holidays

Participation in the company 401(k) with 6% employer matching

Health Insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield

Internet and cell phone reimbursement for qualifying employees