Youtube Shorts Creator (In-House)
Job Description
We are looking for a talented and reliable YouTube Shorts Creator to join our team. This position is for a large, established YouTube channel, and we're seeking someone who understands how to create highly engaging short-form content that captures attention, maximizes retention, and drives views.
While prior experience creating viral short-form content is preferred, we will provide training on our content style, workflow, and processes to help you succeed.
The ideal candidate is creative, trend-aware, and understands what makes content perform on YouTube Shorts. They should be comfortable working independently, generating ideas, and continuously improving content based on performance data.
Responsibilities
Create engaging YouTube Shorts designed to maximize viewer retention and engagement
Identify compelling moments from long-form content and transform them into high-performing Shorts
Develop strong hooks, captions, pacing, and storytelling optimized for short-form audiences
Add text overlays, subtitles, graphics, sound effects, and music to enhance engagement
Stay current with YouTube Shorts trends, formats, and best practices
Collaborate with the team to brainstorm content ideas and improve performance
Maintain consistency with the channel's brand, tone, and content strategy
Organize project files and assets efficiently
Deliver content on schedule and be open to feedback and revisions
Learn and apply our content creation process through provided training and onboarding
Requirements
Experience creating YouTube Shorts, TikToks, Instagram Reels, or other short-form content
Strong understanding of viewer retention, hooks, pacing, and viral content principles
Proficiency with video editing software such as Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools
Ability to identify engaging moments and turn them into compelling short-form videos
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to consistently meet deadlines
Preferred (But Not Required) Skills
Experience growing personal or client social media accounts
Understanding of YouTube analytics and performance metrics
Graphic design or motion graphics experience
Experience writing hooks, titles, and captions
Familiarity with AI tools for content creation and editing
Experience creating content across multiple platforms including YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
