Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Spotter
Job overview
The YouTube Strategist and Host at Spotter Studio is responsible for growing and managing the Spotter Studio YouTube channel to become a key resource for creator education and collaboration.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves scaling the YouTube channel through content scheduling, hosting videos, managing contractors, developing growth strategies, collaborating with partners, building creator relationships, and optimizing performance metrics.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5+ years of experience managing successful YouTube channels, be comfortable on camera, data-driven, connected in the creator economy, strategic, hands-on, and collaborative. Preferred skills include YouTube SEO knowledge, familiarity with tools like TubeBuddy, and podcast interviewing skills.
Work environment and culture
Spotter values diversity and equal opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment supportive of all employees and applicants.
Company information
Spotter is a platform supporting top YouTube Creators with capital, knowledge, community, and AI software, having invested over $950 million to accelerate creator growth and generating significant watch-time minutes for advertisers.
Team overview
The candidate will work with Spotter Studio's internal teams and external partners like Colin & Samir, Jay Alto, Aprilynne Alter, and Jon Youshaei to shape channel content and strategy.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Los Angeles with a hybrid work format involving studio shoots at Spotter HQ in Culver City and remote work.
Unique job features
This contract role uniquely combines strategic channel growth, on-camera hosting, collaboration with high-profile creators, and data-driven content optimization in the creator economy.
Company overview
Spotter is a company that specializes in providing upfront cash to YouTube creators in exchange for licensing their back catalog of content. They generate revenue by monetizing these videos through ads, sponsorships, and other revenue streams while the creators receive a lump sum payment and retain ownership of their content. Founded in 2019 by Aaron DeBevoise, Spotter has quickly become a significant player in the creator economy, partnering with top YouTube influencers to help them scale their businesses without the need for traditional loans or equity investment.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your expertise in managing and growing YouTube channels, emphasizing your experience with content scheduling, optimization, and performance tracking relevant to Spotter Studio's channel growth goals.
Showcase your comfort and experience on camera, especially in hosting and podcast-style settings, as this role involves appearing as talent and hosting videos.
Emphasize your ability to develop data-driven growth strategies and use YouTube analytics tools such as TubeBuddy, VidIQ, or YouTube Analytics to optimize content and improve engagement metrics like CTR and watch time.
Apply through multiple platforms including Spotter's official corporate site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Spotter employees or YouTube Studio team members on LinkedIn; start conversations by commenting on recent Spotter Studio videos, asking about their favorite creator collaborations, or expressing enthusiasm for Spotter's impact on the creator economy.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'YouTube growth strategy,' 'content optimization,' 'creator partnerships,' 'YouTube SEO,' and 'data-driven storytelling' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings effectively.
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