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

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.

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  Source and recruit top YouTube talent such as strategists, creative directors, and video editors.

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  Use platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, Discord, and creative communities to find and engage candidates.

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  Collaborate with clients to understand role requirements, culture fit, and hiring priorities.

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  Research and build lists of creators, editors, and production teams within the YouTube ecosystem.

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  Manage and track candidate pipelines using spreadsheets or ATS tools.

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  Conduct screenings, assign test projects, and coordinate interviews as part of the recruitment process.

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  Represent the agency professionally in all client and candidate interactions.

• 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.

• 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.

• Friendly, positive, and collaborative.

• Self-motivated and solution-oriented.

• Comfortable working independently across time zones.

• Passionate about YouTube, content, and creative storytelling.

1. Initial test and screening

2. First interview

3. Second test

4. Final interview

Timeline: Typically 2–4 weeks.

• Location: Open globally (offshore talent welcome).

• Working Hours: Flexible, with overlap required for client communication.

• Client-Facing: Yes.

• 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?