Freelance YouTube Director​/Producer

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.

We are seeking a Birmingham, Alabama, Freelance Producer/Director for a weekly You Tube cooking show — someone who lives and breathes You Tube. The ideal candidate is a You Tube expert with a track record of success on the platform, from growing channels to crafting high‑performing content. You know You Tube inside and out — the trends, the algorithms, the audience — and you have the wins to prove it.

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

• Produce and direct two You Tube 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 You Tube.
• This is an in‑studio position on‑site in Birmingham, Alabama, including time for pre‑production, filming, and post‑production.

• 3+ years of experience as a You Tube Director/Producer, ideally in the food or lifestyle space.
• A deep understanding of the You Tube platform, including algorithm behavior, SEO, metadata, publishing strategies, and audience development.
• Proven track record of growing You Tube 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.

People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, All recipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.