YouTube Recruiter

Team: Recruitment
Location: Remote | Time Zone: Flexible, must overlap with U.S. clients
Compensation: $1,500 – $2,500 / month | Hours: 40 hours / week | Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Recruitment Lead | Client-Facing: Yes

About the Role

We’re looking for a YouTube Recruiter to help identify, engage, and hire exceptional creative professionals — including YouTube strategists, creative directors, and video editors — for a range of client-facing projects.

This position is ideal for someone who understands YouTube culture, has experience sourcing creative talent, and thrives in a fast-moving, digital-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

Source and recruit top YouTube talent such as strategists, creative directors, and video editors.
Use platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, Discord, and creative communities to find and engage candidates.
Collaborate with clients to understand role requirements, culture fit, and hiring priorities.
Research and build lists of creators, editors, and production teams within the YouTube ecosystem.
Manage and track candidate pipelines using spreadsheets or ATS tools.
Conduct screenings, assign test projects, and coordinate interviews as part of the recruitment process.
Represent the agency professionally in all client and candidate interactions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within digital media, content creation, or creative industries.
Deep understanding of the YouTube landscape — creators, trends, and formats.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to assess both creative and technical talent effectively.

Nice-to-Have

Experience hiring for U.S.-based media or creator-focused companies.
Familiarity with YouTube analytics, the creator economy, or digital production workflows.
Experience working with global or remote teams.

Culture Fit

Friendly, positive, and collaborative.
Self-motivated and solution-oriented.
Comfortable working independently across time zones.
Passionate about YouTube, content, and creative storytelling.

Recruitment Process

Initial test and screening
First interview
Second test
Final interview

Timeline: Typically 2–4 weeks.

Additional Details

Location: Open globally (offshore talent welcome).
Working Hours: Flexible, with overlap required for client communication.
Client-Facing: Yes.

Questions for Applicants

What YouTube channels do you personally follow or enjoy?
How familiar are you with the U.S. media and YouTube landscape?
Have you previously recruited for creative or media-related roles?

Youtube Recruiter