Job Title: Content Strategist – Social Media & YouTube Expert
Location: Los Angeles, Hybrid or Remote
About Us:
Abacus Brands, a leading children's toy manufacturer renowned for our educational products, is dedicated to fostering creativity and promoting hands-on learning in children. Our innovative products have garnered global recognition, including the prestigious Toy of the Year Award for Best STEM Educational Toy in 2022, and are available in major retailers such as Costco, Indigo, Walmart, and Amazon. We're proud of our collaborations with esteemed licenses like Bill Nye, MasterChef Junior, Smithsonian, Penn & Teller, DK books, and more, as we continue to revolutionize learning by making it fun and engaging.
Job Description:
We’re on the hunt for a top-tier Content Strategist to join our team. We need someone who lives and breathes content trends, understands that the first two seconds of a video are everything, and knows how to keep viewers hooked. We’re looking for a high-level strategist who can lead with fresh ideas and create content strategies that go viral.
Your expertise in YouTube retention—particularly for YouTube Shorts—will be crucial. You’ll be someone who’s always reading the latest trends, understands the power of viral hooks, and knows exactly how the algorithm works. You are a practitioner when it comes to content creation. You know that it’s the little details in each video that make the different.
The thumbnail, matters.
The time of day you post, matters.
The fonts you use, matter.
The colors of the font, matter.
The first 3 seconds, matters.
The style and framing of the shot, the different formats, all of these things matter.
You spend time researching and understanding our audience. You invest in commenting, and responding to messages and comments in the feed because you understand that comments are also content.
You know that the audience on TikTok is a different audience than Facebook. You know that the same video we made for Instagram cannot also live on LinkedIn, because those are two different types of people. For example, you’re the same person, but you wouldn’t wear the same outfit you wore to a party in Beverly Hills, than you would wear to a party in Silverlake. Some tweaks and edits need to be made, and you know what those necessary adjustments are to stick the landing for these different audiences.
Being able to also use all the latest tools, including AI for content creation and strategy is also a must. You’ll be collaborating with creators and influencers to amplify the social creation process, ensuring that our strategies resonate and reach the widest possible audience.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement high-level social media content strategies that drive engagement and growth.
- Focus on YouTube retention strategies to keep audiences engaged, particularly on YouTube Shorts.
- Track viral trends and leverage them in content creation and planning.
- Develop cohorts and narrow audiences to maximize the reach of each video
- Utilize AI to generate, enhance, and refine content strategies, including creation efforts.
- Collaborate with creators and influencers to amplify the content creation process.
- Analyze performance metrics and optimize content strategies to align with the latest algorithm changes.
- Work closely with creative and marketing teams to ensure alignment with overall brand objectives.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a similar high-level content strategy role, with a focus on YouTube.
- Deep understanding of YouTube retention strategies and how to engage viewers, especially through Shorts.
- Experience with viral content, hooks, and algorithm-based strategy.
- Strong experience collaborating with influencers and creators to boost content reach.
- A pulse on the latest digital trends and viral content tactics.
- Strong analytical skills to track and optimize content performance.
Benefits & Perks:
We truly feel that happy employees make the best employees! That is why we offer competitive wages and room for advancement as we grow.
- Competitive pay and opportunity for advancement within the company
- Extended health benefits including dental and vision, acupuncture, massage therapy, etc and access to our Wellness Program after 90 days.
- Exciting startup environment
- Annual raises
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Great downtown location in Yaletown
- Ability to contribute, collaborate and be part of a growing company
- A professional, yet fun culture where you are valued
Apply Now if you’re ready to lead in shaping viral content strategies, leveraging AI, and mastering the YouTube game.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Social media strategy: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in El Segundo, CA 90245