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YouTube Video Producer – Daily Stoic
Daily Stoic is a leading philosophy and self-improvement brand, reaching millions of people each month across YouTube, podcasts, books, and newsletters. We’re looking for a YouTube Video Producer to help us take our channel to the next level.
This person will play a central role in shaping how Stoic philosophy reaches a global audience—conceptualizing new video ideas, researching scripts, overseeing editing, and ensuring every video is optimized for growth and impact.
What You’ll Do
- Content Development: Pitch and conceptualize new YouTube video ideas aligned with Daily Stoic’s brand and audience.
- Research & Writing: Conduct background research, outline, and help draft scripts for videos.
- Production Management: Coordinate and manage the video production process from idea → script → shoot → edit → upload.
- Editing (Preferred): Edit videos or oversee outside editors, ensuring high-quality, engaging content.
- Publishing & Optimization: Manage uploads, write compelling titles/descriptions, and optimize content for YouTube performance.
- Creative Collaboration: Work closely with Ryan Holiday and the Daily Stoic team to continually improve video storytelling and audience engagement.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong knowledge of YouTube as a platform (algorithms, retention strategies, thumbnail/title optimization).
- Excellent storytelling and research skills—comfortable turning complex philosophical ideas into engaging, accessible scripts.
- Experience producing content for YouTube or digital platforms.
- Strong project management skills, able to oversee multiple videos at different stages.
- Video editing experience (Premiere, Final Cut, or similar) is a major plus but not strictly required.
- Filming/shooting experience is a plus.
- Self-starter who thrives in a creative, fast-paced, and independent work environment.
Why Join Us
- Work with one of the largest philosophy-driven brands in the world.
- Be part of a small, passionate, and creative team making meaningful content.
- Help shape a channel watched by millions and growing rapidly.
- Flexible work environment (hybrid in person / remote)
How to Apply
Send your resume, portfolio/reel (if applicable), and a brief note on why you’d be a good fit.
Please include:
- Links to YouTube channels or videos you’ve worked on.
- A short paragraph about a video idea you think Daily Stoic should make and why.