About the Role
We are seeking a senior specialist to build a new YouTube channel from the ground up, focusing on vlogs and business educational content. This role requires a blend of creativity, analytical thinking, and strategic planning to create engaging videos that retain viewer attention and drive channel growth.
Responsibilities
- Plan, shoot, and edit standalone YouTube content including vlogs, business educational content, and behind-the-scenes footage.
- Structure videos with a strong hook and payoff, using pacing to maintain viewer engagement.
- Own the content strategy, determining content types, order, and rationale based on performance data and identified gaps.
- Analyze video performance data to inform future content creation and editing decisions.
- Manage the content calendar and publishing schedule for the YouTube channel.
- Review all video content for quality, pacing, and brand alignment prior to publication.
- Write video descriptions and manage end-to-end distribution for the channel.
Requirements
- A portfolio showcasing channels built from scratch, demonstrating performance analysis and strategic improvements.
- Proficiency in being creative, analytical, and strategic, with the ability to pitch ideas backed by data and set future direction.
- Experience in shaping content or channel strategy, including setting direction, identifying opportunities, and adapting plans based on incoming data.
- 5+ years of experience in content creation, with a preference for senior YouTube strategy experience.
- Solid understanding of viewer retention factors on YouTube, including pacing, structure, packaging, and testing methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with multi-camera, lighting, and audio setups.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary cameras, file formats, and codecs.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator) or equivalent software (DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut).
- Strong skills in sound design, mixing, and color correction.
Skills
- Video Planning
- Video Shooting
- Video Editing
- Content Strategy
- Data Analysis
- Content Calendar Management
- Publishing Schedule Management
- Video Quality Review
- Pacing
- Brand Alignment
- Video Description Writing
- End-to-End Distribution
- Creative Strategy
- Analytical Strategy
- Multi-camera Setup
- Lighting Setup
- Audio Setup
- Sound Design
- Mixing
- Color Correction
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Illustrator
- DaVinci Resolve
- Final Cut Pro
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Flexible working environment
Experience Level
- 5+ years' experience in content creation
- Senior YouTube strategy experience
Benefits
- Huge staff discounts across Showpo and over 50 amazing brands
- Flexible working environment
- Celebration events (social events, cruises, parties, Karaoke)
- Opportunities for volunteering and workplace giving
- Dog friendly office
- Breakfast Bar
- Education Programs
- Wellness Programs
- Lunch & Learn Programs
- Company wide I S**t Rainbow Awards - Reward & Recognition Program
About the Company
- Jane Lu is an Australian entrepreneur best known as the founder and CEO of Showpo, a global online fashion brand.
- The Lazy CEO Podcast focuses on entrepreneurship, business growth, mindset, and personal development.
- Australia’s largest social media fashion brand that was founded locally and is expanding globally.
- Embedded culture of Think Big, Get S**t Done and Have Fun.
- High-growth hustle environment.
