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!

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