YouTube Channel Manager (Performance Contract) - Remote

YouTube Channel ManagerYouTube is the second-largest search engine and the most underbuilt asset for workforce strategy firms.The Wilkinson Firm has the founder voice, the operator content, and the buyer relevance to build a real channel. We have not built one yet. That is what this seat changes.We need a YouTube channel manager who can run the operation: thumbnail design, SEO-optimized titles and descriptions, retention-optimized edits, posting cadence, analytics tracking, and the path from view to inbound conversation.This is a performance role with a clear climb.

Modest retainer at start. Real revenue share as the channel monetizes.What You Would DoChannel strategy and content roadmap for the TWF YouTube presenceThumbnail design and A/B testingTitle and description SEO optimizationCoordinate with Podcast Producer and Clipper on long-form vs short-form distributionManage posting cadence (target 2 long-form + 5 Shorts per week)Analytics tracking, retention curve diagnosisComment management and community engagementAdSense optimization once monetization unlocksSponsorship pipeline developmentCompensation - Climbing LadderStage 1 (first 90 days, mission-aligned starter rate): $200/month retainer for ~8 hrs workFuture revenue share activates at channel growth gateStage 2 (channel reaches 1,000 subs + 4,000 watch hours - monetization eligible): $500/month retainer25% of AdSense revenue20% of sponsorship revenue you sourceStage 3 (channel reaches 10,000 subs + sustained growth): $500/month retainer OR $750-1,500/month (whichever is higher) based on hours scope40% of AdSense revenue30% of sponsorship revenue you sourceSenior advisor track conversation opensEquity participation discussionWho We Want2-7 years managing a YouTube channel (yours or someone else's)Channel grew measurably under your managementThumbnail design fluency (Photoshop, Canva, Figma)YouTube SEO knowledge - tags, descriptions, watch-time optimizationAnalytics fluency - retention curves, CTR, audience insightsComfortable with editor coordinationBonus: Channel you grew in B2B services, professional content, education, or similar.Who We Are Not ForGeneralist social media managers without YouTube-specific tractionAnyone whose only experience is uploading videos without channel strategyChannels you "managed" but cannot show measurable growthBefore Our Conversation - Take a Look at the FirmMain firm: thewilkinsonfirm.comHR Advisory practice: hr.thewilkinsonfirm.comPremium Hospitality + Event Staffing: hospitality.thewilkinsonfirm.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thewilkinsonfirmHow to Start the ConversationEmail: Subject line: YouTube Channel Manager - (Your Name)In your note, send:Channels you have managed (links)Subscriber and watch-hour growth numbersThe first 3 video topics you would create for TWFYour weekly capacityWe respond within 48 hours. We do not ghost.