YouTube Specialist

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (Full-time, In-Person)

About Us

audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at audiochuck – we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell. We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through the use of our time, money, and resources.

Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team in creating something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then audiochuck may be a good fit for you.

About the YouTube Specialist Role:

The YouTube Specialist will play a key role in growing audiochuck’s YouTube channels by implementing best practices, testing new strategies, and optimizing content for maximum engagement. This role will work closely with Production and Marketing teams to drive viewership and ensure our YouTube presence aligns with our brand and growth objectives.

What You’ll Do:

• Thumbnail Creation and A/B Testing – Continuously test and optimize thumbnails to improve click-through rates (CTR).

• Title Testing & Optimization – Experiment with video titles to increase discoverability and engagement.

• Backend Tagging & Metadata Optimization – Implement best practices for tags, descriptions, and SEO strategies to enhance video searchability.

• Clip Identification & Execution – Identify compelling moments from long-form content to repurpose into engaging clips.

• Playlist Strategy - Curate, publish, and maintain meaningful playlists in order maximize viewership

• YouTube Shorts Strategy – Ideate, create, and publish Shorts to drive reach and audience growth.

• Long Form Performance and Industry Analysis: Monitor and analyze the performance of internal long-form YouTube content, identifying trends and opportunities for optimization. Stay informed on industry best practices and emerging trends to recommend innovative strategies that enhance audience engagement and content visibility.

• KPI Tracking & Reporting – Monitor key performance metrics (CTR, AVD, impressions, subscriber growth, and more) and provide actionable insights and recommendations.

• Content Optimization & Experimentation – Continuously test new approaches to improve overall channel performance.

• Collaboration – Work with internal teams to align YouTube strategy with broader marketing and content initiatives.

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• 2 years of experience managing and optimizing YouTube channels, preferably in media, entertainment, or podcasting.

• Strong understanding of YouTube’s algorithm, analytics, and best practices for audience growth.

• Experience with A/B testing, metadata optimization, and SEO for video content.

• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.

• Proficiency with YouTube Studio, Google Analytics, and video editing tools is a plus.

• A passion for storytelling and an eye for compelling content.

What audiochuck Will Bring to the Table:

• Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees.

• Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health.

• A talented team of collaborative and passionate employees to support your work.

• An appreciation for diverse work experiences and backgrounds.

• A chance to work on projects from a leading network for true crime podcasts.

• Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive benefit plan.

• 401(k) retirement plan with match.

• Paid time off.

• Team events and activities.

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.