Timeline: This posting is going live on 12/30/24. I am seeking to pay three finalists to complete a trial task by 1/6/25. I will make a final hiring decision by 1/10/25, and the channel's first video must be completed and posted by 1/22/25.
Description: Chief Strategy Officer is a startup YouTube channel that will produce explainer videos about the strategy decisions being made by the world's most famous companies (e.g. How the Nike App Lost $1 Trillion). These videos will be approximately ~20 minutes long and will feature a mixture of live action and animation. For comparable style and production quality, see Cleo Abram, Johnny Harris, and Veritasium.
This is a freelance opportunity at $1k USD for the first video, with an opportunity to convert to part-time or full-time thereafter.
This is not a beginner or entry-level opportunity. I am paying above-market compensation because I am seeking a highly experienced video editor who can help to make this channel a success. I am seeking a tried-and-true professional.
Requirements:
FLUENCY in English
Demonstrated experience editing videos in the style of Cleo Abram, Johnny Harris, and Veritasium.
Prior experience editing for YouTube in a style that grabs attention and maximizes retention.
Knowledge of YouTube KPIs and curious to always improve to maximize clickthrough, and retention. Successful applicants are aware of the KPIs discussed by Colin & Samir and Jay Clouse.
Prior experience working for a successful YouTube channel a plus.
Process:
Please send a resume to memos.from.the.cso@gmail.com. Please include in your email sample videos you have edited in the style of Cleo Abram, Johnny Harris, and/or Veritasium.
I will narrow applicants to no more than 3 finalists. I will then pay each of the three finalists $50 USD to edit the first 30 seconds of the channel's first YouTube video. The successful candidate will then be paid an additional $1k USD to complete that video.
