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.