YouTube Strategist - Global

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time | Day Shift (Sydney, Australia Time Zone)
28 days of paid time offs per year
Clear path for career growth and development
Essential Requirements

5–10 years of professional video editing experience
Proven experience managing and growing YouTube channels (long-form video)
Experience with tools like YouTube Studio, VidIQ, TubeBuddy, etc.
Strong understanding of YouTube algorithm, trends, and audience behavior
Ability to interpret data and turn it into actionable strategies
Willingness to undergo and pass a background check as a condition of employment (a consent form will be provided to shortlisted candidates)
Ability to work with the Zoom camera open during shifts
About the Role

We are looking for a data-driven YouTube Channel Manager who can take full ownership of channel growth, content strategy, and performance. This role is highly focused on analytics, ideation, and scaling channels, rather than video editing.
You will work closely with editors and content teams to ensure videos are optimized for maximum reach, engagement, and retention.
Key Responsibilities

1. Channel Growth and Strategy

Own and execute the overall YouTube growth strategy
Identify opportunities to scale views, subscribers, and watch time
Develop content frameworks and repeatable format.
2. Content Planning & Ideation

Generate high-performing video ideas based on trends, competitors, and data
Plan weekly/monthly content calendars
Work with scriptwriters/editors to ensure strong hooks and storytelling
3. Analytics & Performance Tracking

Deep dive into YouTube Analytics (CTR, retention, watch time, drop-offs)
Identify patterns and optimize underperforming content
Provide actionable insights to improve future videos
4. Packaging & Optimization

Guide thumbnails, titles, and descriptions for maximum CTR
Run A/B testing on titles and thumbnails
Ensure all uploads follow YouTube SEO best practices
5. Collaboration & Execution

Coordinate with video editors, designers, and other stakeholders
Ensure timely publishing and consistency
Maintain quality control across all uploads
Preferred

Experience working with large or fast-scaling channels (worked with channels that have 200k subscribers and above)
Exposure to multiple niches (education, business, storytelling, etc.)
Basic understanding of editing workflows (not hands-on)
Experience with YouTube automation or content scaling models
Strong content sense (what works, what doesn’t, and why)
Experience working remotely and collaborating with distributed teams
Technical Requirements

Windows 11 operating system or MacOS 13+
256GB Storage space - minimum
8-16GB RAM - minimum
Dual Core CPU - minimum
Camera: HD Webcam (720p)
Headset: Noise canceling (preferably)
Internet Speed: 50 Mbps - minimum

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