Content Manager (YouTube Short-form)

What You'll Do

As our Content Manager, you'll take full ownership of planning, filming, editing, and publishing video content across all platforms. This is a hands-on role with a focus on growing our audience and showcasing the aviation industry. You'll work directly with leadership to create compelling long-form YouTube videos and daily short-form content for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Primary Responsibilities

• Content Planning: Research topics, craft hooks and outlines, manage the content calendar
• Production: Film and direct video shoots, capture B-roll, coordinate with talent
• Post-Production: Edit long-form videos (8-15 min) and shorts (15-60s) with strong pacing and storytelling
• Publishing: Create titles, thumbnails, descriptions, and end screens; post natively on all platforms
• Performance: Monitor analytics, iterate based on data, and drive continuous improvement
• Team Management: Manage contractors as needed (thumbnail designers, captioners)
• Asset Management: Build and maintain searchable footage libraries, templates, and brand resources

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Portfolio with long-form and short-form videos you fully owned
• Strong editing skills with excellent pacing, captions, and storytelling instincts
• YouTube expertise (titles, thumbnails, retention tactics, analytics)
• Proficiency with Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro
• Experience with collaboration tools (Frame.io, Dropbox, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• On-site availability in Conroe, TX with flexibility for travel

Preferred Qualifications

• After Effects or motion graphics experience
• Audio production and mixing skills
• Drone and gimbal operation
• Experience with Descript, CapCut, or similar tools
• Interest in aviation and entrepreneurship

What We Offer

• Professional Development: Direct Impact, Collaborative Ownership, Diverse Challenges, Learning Opportunities
• Benefits: Equipment budget for production gear, Education budget for courses and tools, All travel expenses covered

Application Process

We're looking for a content creator who thrives in a fast-moving environment, has strong creative instincts, and wants to build something from the ground up.

Next Steps:

• Submit Your Application: Send your resume and portfolio links
• Share Your Best Work: Include your 2 best edits (1 long-form, 1 short) that you fully owned
• Record a 60-Second Video: Tell us why you'd be a good fit and share your favorite non-fiction book
• List the tools/software you are most comfortable with, and earliest start date