Syndication Video Strategist

Company Overview

Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company that reaches over 30M+ monthly visitors through brands such as Finance Buzz, All About Cookies, and Only In Your State . As the Discovery and Conversion Company, our mission is to connect consumers with the world’s leading brands through data‑driven content and technology. Headquartered in South Florida with a remote‑first team spanning over 15 countries, we have built a high‑growth, high‑performance culture where speed, ownership, and measurable impact drive success.

At Launch Potato, you’ll accelerate your career by owning outcomes, moving fast, and driving impact with a global team of high‑performers.

Video Strategy Lead – Finance Buzz. This is a contract‑to‑hire position with a target salary of $65,000–$80,000 per year.

The base salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potato’s Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary, profit‑sharing bonus, and competitive benefits. Future increases are based on company and personal performance, not annual cost‑of‑living adjustments.

• Own video content strategy for syndication platforms, primarily MSN.
• Plan and maintain the video content calendar.
• Write, edit, and optimize video scripts.
• Provide detailed feedback to video editors and designers.
• Optimize thumbnails, titles, and on‑screen graphics for engagement.
• Oversee video production workflows for speed, quality, and consistency.
• Manage freelance contributors and coordinate budgets and payments.
• Conduct quality control on all video outputs.
• Track and report on video performance metrics and revenue.

• 3+ years in video strategy, video production, or performance‑driven video roles within digital media, performance marketing, or content monetization.
• Experience driving video performance, engagement, and watch time in a revenue‑focused environment.
• Strong understanding of video syndication platforms (MSN preferred) and how they reward engagement.
• Hands‑on experience with scriptwriting, editing feedback, and video optimization.
• Comfort managing freelancers, assigning work, and overseeing quality and deadlines.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a remote environment.
• Willingness to experiment, test, and iterate quickly.
• Openness to incorporating AI tools into scripting, ideation, and workflow optimization.

• Consistently maximizing viewer engagement, watch time, and revenue through topic selection.
• Optimizing scripts to increase retention, clarity, and completion rates.
• Improving thumbnail and on‑screen graphic performance through testing and iteration.
• Building and maintaining an efficient, scalable video workflow.
• Managing freelancers effectively: assigning work, giving clear feedback, and coordinating payments and budgets.
• Maintaining high quality and brand consistency across all video content.
• Monitoring video performance metrics and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Growing video revenue from its current level toward a $500K+ annual run rate.
• Establishing Finance Buzz as a trusted and engaging personal finance video brand.

• Performance‑Driven: obsessed with engagement, watch time, and revenue outcomes.
• Detail‑Oriented: catches issues before they go live and pushes for constant improvement.
• Strategic & Tactical: thinks big‑picture while staying deeply involved in execution.
• Ownership Mentality: treats the video business as their own and takes responsibility for results.
• Adaptable: thrives in a fast‑changing environment and adjusts strategy based on performance data.
• Collaborative: works closely with editorial, design, and operations partners.
• Coachability: welcomes feedback and actively seeks ways to improve systems and output.

Launch Potato is committed to a diverse, inclusive team and culture. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.