Freelance Video Content Strategist at Jobgether

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

8000.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

YouTube Content Strategy, Scriptwriting, SEO-driven Storytelling, Video Editorial Review, YouTube Analytics, Metadata Optimization, Short-form Content Repurposing, Audience Retention Analysis, Content Packaging, Channel Management, Behavioral Health Content, Project Management

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Freelance Video Content Strategist in the United States. This role sits at the intersection of content strategy, SEO-driven storytelling, and YouTube growth, with a strong focus on transforming search insights into high-performing video content. You will be responsible for shaping ideas into structured scripts that maximize retention, clarity, and audience engagement across long-form and short-form formats. Acting as both strategist and editorial reviewer, you will guide content from concept through publication, ensuring each video aligns with discovery goals and viewer intent. The position also includes ownership of channel operations, metadata optimization, and performance tracking across YouTube and Instagram. You will collaborate closely with production teams, helping refine edits, improve pacing, and ensure creative consistency. This is a hands-on freelance role ideal for someone who understands both algorithmic performance and human-centered storytelling in sensitive subject areas like behavioral health. \n Accountabilities: Translate SEO-driven topic clusters and search intent into structured, high-performing YouTube video briefs. Write engaging, retention-focused scripts (9–15 minutes) with strong hooks, narrative flow, and clear calls to action. Provide editorial review of video cuts, delivering precise feedback on pacing, clarity, tone, and alignment with the original brief. Identify and integrate short-form opportunities (Reels, TikTok) directly within scripts and concepts during pre-production. Develop video packaging elements including titles, thumbnail concepts, and metadata to optimize search and click-through performance. Own YouTube publishing workflows, including uploads, scheduling, descriptions, tags, end screens, and playlist management. Coordinate cross-posting and basic operational support for Instagram Reels distribution. Track and analyze monthly performance metrics (watch time, CTR, search traffic, engagement) and provide actionable insights. Maintain channel health by monitoring content performance, updating metadata where needed, and staying aligned with platform best practices. Collaborate with production teams and on-camera talent to ensure content quality and alignment with strategic goals. Requirements: 3+ years of experience in YouTube content strategy, scripting, or editorial development for brand or creator channels. Proven ability to create content that ranks and performs for specific SEO-driven queries. Experience reviewing video edits and providing clear, structured editorial feedback. Strong understanding of YouTube growth mechanics, audience retention, and content discovery. Hands-on experience managing YouTube channels, including publishing workflows and analytics (YouTube Studio). Familiarity with short-form content repurposing across TikTok and Instagram Reels. Strong scriptwriting skills with the ability to balance SEO optimization and natural storytelling. Ability to develop titles, thumbnails, and packaging strategies that drive engagement. Comfortable working with subject matter experts and non-professional on-camera talent. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple content workflows simultaneously. Willingness and ability to travel once per month to NYC, SF, or LA. Experience in behavioral health or sensitive-topic content is strongly preferred. Benefits: Freelance retainer compensation of $8,000/month (covering 4–5 videos per month and related deliverables) Remote-first working arrangement with monthly collaboration travel Opportunity to shape and scale a high-impact YouTube content strategy from the ground up Direct ownership of content strategy, scripting, and editorial direction Creative influence across both long-form and short-form video ecosystems Exposure to mission-driven behavioral health storytelling Potential for long-term engagement beyond initial 3-month trial period Collaborative environment with cross-functional creative and production teams \n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Develop SEO-driven video strategies and write high-retention scripts for long-form and short-form content. Manage YouTube channel operations, including metadata optimization, publishing workflows, and performance tracking.