Freelance YouTube Director/Producer

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and direct two YouTube episodes per week, typically filmed in one day (occasionally spanning two).
• Ensure timely release of two high-quality episodes each week, along with engaging social media cutdowns.
• Contribute to episodic ideation and development, dedicating at least two days per week to creative planning with an algorithm-savvy mindset.
• Lead 1–2 days of in-studio production weekly.
• Oversee post-production workflows, approvals, and final delivery, ensuring each episode is fully optimized for YouTube.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a YouTube Director/Producer, ideally in the food or lifestyle space.
• A deep understanding of the YouTube platform, including algorithm behavior, SEO, metadata, publishing strategies, and audience development.
• Proven track record of growing YouTube channels and creating high-performing video content.
• Strong background in social video and food media; familiarity with culinary language and on-camera food styling.
• Ability to translate performance insights into actionable content decisions.
• Passion for food, storytelling, and building community through compelling video.

Assignment Details

Start date: Jan 5, 2026
End date (with potential for extension): Mar 31, 2026
Hourly Rate: $65
Location: Birmingham DDM Office

Pay

$65 per hour

Schedule

40 hours per week