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Upway

Youtube Host - Freelance

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$1.0K - $2.5K/wk

Youtube Host - Freelance Department: Operations Employment Type: Freelance Location: Los Angeles ... researching e-Bikes. This role is on-site in Los Angeles - Redondo Beach (2400 Marine Ave, Redondo ...

Upway

Youtube Host - Freelance

New York, NY · On-site

$1.0K - $3.0K/wk

Youtube Host - Freelance Department: Operations Employment Type: Freelance Location: New York ... for people researching e-Bikes. This role is on-site in New York (134 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn ...

Solomon Page

YouTube Strategist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$40.69/hr

We are seeking an experienced YouTube Strategist to lead the strategy, management, publishing, and ... freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990 ...

BMG360

Sr. YouTube Strategist

$90K - $115K/yr

Build creative briefs informed by audience insights, platform best practices, competitive research ... Paid YouTube Strategy * Collaborate closely with Paid Media teams to develop campaign strategies ...

Barrington Media Group, LLC

Sr. YouTube Strategist

$90K - $115K/yr

Build creative briefs informed by audience insights, platform best practices, competitive research ... Paid YouTube Strategy * Collaborate closely with Paid Media teams to develop campaign strategies ...

YouTube

Strategy Associate, YouTube

San Bruno, CA · On-site

As a Strategy Associate for YouTube, you will drive our team's initiatives forward with the coaching and mentorship of principals and directors: structuring ambiguous problems, deeply researching the ...

Tinuiti

YouTube Principal Strategist

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women ... As a Principal Strategist, you are the senior thought leader for your channel(s) of expertise ...

Tinuiti

YouTube Principal Strategist

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women ... As a Principal Strategist, you are the senior thought leader for your channel(s) of expertise ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance youtube research strategist in the United States is $139,867.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to become a freelance YouTube research strategist?

A freelance YouTube research strategist analyzes data, trends, and audience insights to optimize content and growth strategies. Developing skills in data analysis, familiarity with YouTube analytics tools, and understanding content performance are essential, along with building a portfolio and establishing client relationships to succeed in this role.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Youtube Research Strategist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 60% In-person, and 40% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,867 per year, or $67.2 per hour.

Freelance YouTube Director/Producer

People Inc.

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

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 YouTube cooking show — someone who lives and breathes YouTube. The ideal candidate is a YouTube expert with a track record of success on the platform, from growing channels to crafting high-performing content. You know YouTube inside and out — the trends, the algorithms, the audience — and you have the wins to prove it.
 
Assignment Details: 
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

 

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.
  • This is an in-studio position on-site in Birmingham, Alabama, including time for pre-production, filming, and post-production.

 

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.
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, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.
Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to hrconcerns@people.inc.