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Buzzsprout 3 months ago
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Buzzsprout is hiring a YouTube Platform Specialist for our marketing team. This position will report to the Head of Marketing and work closely with the rest of the marketing team.

About the job

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

Video creation

YouTube Platform Specialist 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
  • Higher Pixels Christmas party in December
  • One yearly Higher Pixels meetup
  • Up to two podcast conferences each year as needed

All travel expenses will be paid by Higher Pixels. 

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. 

Higher Pixels 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 Higher Pixels 401(k) with 6% employer matching

  • Health Insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Internet and cell phone reimbursement for qualifying employees