Job description
About vidIQ
vidIQ is the leading force in the creator economy, powering millions of YouTube creators worldwide with cutting-edge tools and strategies. Our platform drives growth for creators ranging from emerging talent to major media brands. With our continued expansion, we're seeking an exceptional leader to shape the future of digital content through our media initiatives.
The Role
We are seeking a visionary leader to scale vidIQ's Media House. This executive role focuses on driving significant watch time growth through world-class team development and strategic creator partnerships. The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate with our existing team, supporting their independent workflows while guiding our collective creative vision.
Key Responsibilities
Media House Leadership & Growth
- Lead and scale vidIQ's Media House, prioritizing watch time growth alongside views, impressions, subscriber growth, and audience engagement
- Build and develop world-class teams focused on content that maximizes viewer retention and helps creators succeed
- Establish and nurture key creator partnerships to expand platform reach and community impact
- Drive cross-functional initiatives with Product, Enterprise, Sales, Partnerships, and Creator Success teams to:
- Align content strategy with watch time and business objectives
- Support key product initiatives through compelling content
- Enhance creator satisfaction through proven strategies
- Set and achieve aggressive channel growth targets across all key metrics
Content Innovation & Platform Strategy
- Design and implement innovative content formats that drive industry-leading watch time metrics
- Develop platform-specific content strategies to maximize reach and engagement
- Lead YouTube platform optimization through:
- Staying ahead of algorithm changes and industry trends
- Implementing best practices across all channels
- Testing and iterating on new content formats
- Ensure brand and content excellence through:
- Consistent creative vision across all platforms
- High-quality production standards
- Strategic content distribution
Performance Strategy & Analytics
- Build robust analytics infrastructure to measure and optimize channel performance
- Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities through data-driven insights
- Develop predictive models for:
- Content performance optimization
- Audience growth strategies
- Resource allocation
- Translate complex analytics into strategic recommendations for leadership team
Job requirements
- 7-10 years of media leadership experience, including:
- Proven track record scaling YouTube channels to 5M+ subscribers
- Demonstrated success leading and scaling high-performing creative teams across multiple functions
- Experience managing high-profile creator partnerships and talent relationships
- Executive Leadership:
- History of driving significant watch time growth through innovative content strategies
- Track record of building scalable media operations
- Key Differentiators:
- Deep understanding of YouTube's ecosystem and creator economy
- Strong network within the creator community
- Personal experience as a content creator preferred
Why vidIQ?
- Shape the future of content creation by empowering millions of creators worldwide
- Join a diverse, remote-first team building the leading platform for YouTube growth
- Accelerate your career growth in the creator economy
- Competitive compensation package including equity and comprehensive benefits
- Flexible work environment that prioritizes work-life balance
Location: Remote (US & Canada, EST to PST time zones)
Join us in revolutionizing the creator economy and make your mark on the digital media landscape!
