Freelance Social Media Content Creator - YouTube (Contract)
Freelance Social Media Content Creator – YouTube (Contract)
Study.com is seeking energetic and engaging content creation talent to record short, high-quality videos for YouTube. Our video content creators are passionate about education and equipping educators with the tools they need to be successful. In this role, you’ll create high-quality videos that appeal to our target audience and include Study.com branding.
No video editing is required.
This is an online, remote, contract role. All work is paid per piece.
Project Description
As a dynamic and experienced social media content creator, you'll leverage your expertise to create supportive YouTube videos for educators and prospective teachers.
You may create a variety of video types, such as scripted informational videos about teacher certification exams, FAQs and career tips for teachers, guided degree plans, or certification testing strategies with practice questions.
The content creation team will identify trending topics, write scripts, and provide you with all the materials you’ll need to record videos. The team will also edit and promote the videos, so you will only need to provide raw video footage. You will be invited to share ideas and critique proposed video ideas but are not expected to be an expert in all areas.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and a knack for clear and engaging communication. This role involves creating high-quality videos that are less than 10 minutes long, with no video editing required.
- Create engaging and informative YouTube videos focused on education topics
- Present information in a clear, confident, and engaging manner
- Ensure all content is accurate, current, and relevant to teachers
- Maintain a consistent and professional on-screen presence
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in any subject
- Experience: Video content creation for social media platforms
- Equipment: Microphone, camera, and digital writing pad/stylus
- Skills: Create high-quality videos (no video editing skills/software required)
- Competencies:
- Ability to explain complex concepts in simple and engaging manner
- Ability to work independently (this is a remote contract role)
- Comfortable and confident on camera
- Communication: Responds professionally to feedback in a timely manner
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching experience (any level)
- Strong understanding of teacher certification exams and test prep
- Previous experience creating educational video content
How to Apply
- Application: Complete the application, including all required candidate questions.
- Resume: Upload or provide a link to your resume and optional cover letter or portfolio.
- Sample video: Provide a link to a sample video with you as the central focus. We will be looking at: your appearance, your presentation, and your audio and video quality. This is your opportunity to show us what you you can bring. Feel free to show off your personality and style. No video editing is necessary.
- The video should be a maximum of 2 minutes showing you presenting the following script:
"Welcome to the Study.com channel for teachers. I'm (your name) and I'm excited to bring you all the information you need to successfully pass your teacher certification exams. I know this can be an exciting and scary time for some people. So I'm going to make it less scary so you can enjoy the excitement of taking the next step in your journey toward the classroom. Thanks for joining me! Like this video if I helped you out and subscribe to this channel for all the essential resources you'll need in your teaching career."
- The video should be a maximum of 2 minutes showing you presenting the following script:
Applications without a sample video that includes the following will not be considered:
- You must be visible and speaking on-screen during some or all of the video.
- Video and audio quality must be acceptable.
- Reliable Payments: You'll receive payments twice a month and automated invoicing for your work.
- Remote Work: This is a fully online contracted work-from-home opportunity.
- Flexibility: Basically, there are no requirements! Work when you want, where you want, as often as you want, with no minimums/maximums.
- Support: Our supportive staff is available answer your questions and help you get up and running.
The Contract Process
- Complete the application and submit with your resume.
- Applications are approved and contracts sent on Wednesdays.
- Submit the contract within the 5-day signing window.
- The following Wednesday, you’ll receive onboarding instructions.
You can view a step-by-step overview of the contract process here: How to Become a Freelancer with Study.com
About Study.com
The mission of Study.com is to make education accessible, and over the last two decades we’ve become the leading online education platform, delivering a personalized learning experience across a broad continuum of education for over 30 million students, instructors, and professionals every month.
We help empower millions of learners to achieve their education and career goals. We focus on increasing access to education because we know information is the ultimate equalizer and that education is key to upward mobility.
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