Video Growth Lead - Temporary
A part time position at Lemonada Media, Various MN, USA
Salary range: $26.00 to $36.00 (hourly rate) - subject to experience
Lemonada Media is seeking a talented Video Growth Lead to support our shows with ongoing content optimization and short-form content creation on a part-time, temporary basis.
The Video Growth Lead will play an important role in delivering on our YouTube and video strategy. Working closely with Lemonada’s Marketing and Production Teams, this role will support the growth of our new and existing YouTube shows. Responsible for platform optimization and growth as well as long- and short-form video creation, this role will report into Lemonada’s SVP of Content & Production with dotted-line responsibility to the marketing team.
Responsibilities
- Develop video content that is strong and appealing to audiences for shows across Lemonada’s video catalog, including Don’t Listen to Us and Alive with Steve Burns
- Collaborate with producers on relevant shows to optimize content for social throughout the process, including recommendations on content segments, sequencing/pacing, creating standalone moments that will translate well to video, etc.
- Edit and optimize video content for YouTube; collaborate with the marketing team to craft thumbnails and text that amplify the perspective and intention of the content and drive organic growth.
- Work with the social and marketing teams to recommend clips and cutdowns from long-form video for repackaging as social assets and shorts; lead on editing and delivering those assets to the social team.
- Provide necessary edits and finishes for video optimization, such as titling, captioning, sound and lighting balance, etc.
- Track audience performance in real time on video content and continuously adapt strategy based on data
- Provide frequent summaries to the production and marketing teams, identifying audience themes, strategic insights, and key takeaways.
- Perform work that reflects industry best practices and up-to-date trends
Required Competencies
- 2-5 years of video content creation and editing experience in a professional setting; ideally in Podcasting.
- Proven track record driving YouTube (or algorithmic video) growth via packaging and retention improvements.
- Strong creative judgement, including the ability to look at a title/thumbnail/hook and know what’s off – and how to fix it.
- Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar tools.
- Comfort working in other platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and TikTok.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to work semi-autonomously in a remote environment.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver a high level quality of work.
- Enthusiasm for Lemonada’s shows, social content, mission, and values.
Lemonada is committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve a diverse audience, and are committed to non-discrimination. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are treated equally without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, expression, gender identity or veteran’s status. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Employment Logistics
This is a part-time and temporary position. We are looking for someone who can work 10-20 hours every week between now and the end of April.
Desired Start Date: February 2026
Salary: $26-$36 /hour depending on experience
Location: Flexible, Remote (US-based)
To Apply
Submit your resume, cover letter, links to work samples, and any other materials you’d like to share [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019c713e8aae78448591eec0f52756df]. For any specific questions please email hiring [at] lemonadamedia [dot] com
Please mention podnews.net in your application.
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