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Dotdash Meredith · 1 month ago

Freelance YouTube Director/Producer

positionBirmingham, AL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$65/hr - $65/hr
date3+ years exp

Dotdash Meredith is seeking a Freelance Producer/Director for a weekly YouTube cooking show based in Birmingham, Alabama. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in YouTube content creation and will be responsible for producing and directing episodes, ensuring high-quality releases, and overseeing post-production workflows.

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Responsibilities

Produce and direct two YouTube episodes per week, typically filmed in one day (occasionally spanning two)
Ensure timely release of two high-quality episodes each week, along with engaging social media cutdowns
Contribute to episodic ideation and development, dedicating at least two days per week to creative planning with an algorithm-savvy mindset
Lead 1–2 days of in-studio production weekly
Oversee post-production workflows, approvals, and final delivery, ensuring each episode is fully optimized for YouTube
This is an in-studio position on-site in Birmingham, Alabama, including time for pre-production, filming, and post-production

Qualification

YouTube expertiseContent creationChannel growthSEO knowledgeSocial video experienceFood media familiarityCommunity buildingStorytelling

Required

3+ years of experience as a YouTube Director/Producer, ideally in the food or lifestyle space
A deep understanding of the YouTube platform, including algorithm behavior, SEO, metadata, publishing strategies, and audience development
Proven track record of growing YouTube channels and creating high-performing video content
Strong background in social video and food media; familiarity with culinary language and on-camera food styling
Ability to translate performance insights into actionable content decisions
Passion for food, storytelling, and building community through compelling video

Company

Dotdash Meredith

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Dotdash Meredith is a digital and print media company that reaches a vast audience through its diverse portfolio of iconic brands.
dateFounded in 2021
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.dotdashmeredith.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$400M
2025-06-05Debt Financing· $400M

Leadership Team

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Neil Vogel
CEO
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Tim Quinn
CFO
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