Syndication Video Strategist
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This role involves owning the strategy, planning, and performance of video content for syndication platforms, with a focus on revenue generation through video watch time. Key requirements include demonstrated experience driving video performance, strong understanding of syndication platforms like MSN, and 3+ years in video strategy or performance-driven video roles.
Job Description
WHO ARE WE?Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company that reaches over 30M+ monthly visitors through brands such as FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState.As The Discovery and Conversion Company, our mission is to connect consumers with the world’s leading brands through data-driven content and technology.Headquartered in South Florida with a remote-first team spanning over 15 countries, we’ve built a high-growth, high-performance culture where speed, ownership, and measurable impact drive success.WHY JOIN US?At Launch Potato, you’ll accelerate your career by owning outcomes, moving fast, and driving impact with a global team of high-performers.Note: This is a contract-to-hire positionMUST HAVE:Demonstrated experience driving video performance, engagement, and watch time, ideally in a revenue-focused environmentStrong understanding of video syndication platforms (MSN preferred) and how they reward engagementHands-on experience with scriptwriting, editing feedback, and video optimizationComfort managing freelancers, assigning work, and overseeing quality and deadlinesAbility to analyze performance metrics and translate insights into actionable improvementsStrong organizational skills and comfort juggling multiple projects at onceExcellent written and verbal communication skills in a remote environmentWillingness to experiment, test, and iterate quicklyOpenness to incorporating AI tools into scripting, ideation, and workflow optimizationEXPERIENCE: 3+ years in video strategy, video production, or performance-driven video roles within digital media, performance marketing, or content monetization. Personal finance experience or familiarity strongly preferred.YOUR ROLEYou’ll own the strategy, planning, and performance of FinanceBuzz’s video content, with a primary focus on syndication platforms (especially MSN) where revenue is driven by consumed seconds of video. Secondarily, you’ll support video publishing and optimization for YouTube and social platforms.This is a highly hands-on role. You’ll be directly involved in topic selection, scripting, editing feedback, thumbnail and on-screen graphic optimization, and performance analysis. Your goal is simple but ambitious: scale video revenue significantly over time while maintaining high-quality, trustworthy personal finance content.To succeed in this role, you’ll need strong instincts for what keeps viewers watching, comfort working with performance data, and the ability to manage multiple contributors and workflows at once. You should be equally comfortable zooming out to plan a content roadmap and zooming in to rewrite a script or leave frame-by-frame feedback.This role is contract-to-hire and will play a key role in growing video from its current state (~$15K/month) into a $500K+ annual revenue stream.SUCCESS LOOKS LIKESelecting video topics that consistently maximize viewer engagement, watch time, and revenueOptimizing scripts to increase retention, clarity, and completion ratesImproving thumbnail and on-screen graphic performance through testing and iterationBuilding and maintaining an efficient, scalable video workflowManaging freelancers effectively: assigning work, giving clear feedback, and coordinating payments and budgetsMaintaining high quality and brand consistency across all video contentMonitoring video performance metrics and proactively identifying opportunities for improvementGrowing video revenue from its current level toward a $500K+ annual run rateEstablishing FinanceBuzz as a trusted and engaging personal finance video brandCORE RESPONSIBILITIESOwn the video content strategy for syndication platforms, with a primary focus on MSNPlan and maintain the video content calendarWrite, edit, and optimize video scriptsProvide detailed feedback to video editors and designersOptimize thumbnails, titles, and on-screen graphics for engagementOversee video production workflows for speed, quality, and consistencyManage freelance contributors and coordinate with internal stakeholders on budgets and paymentsConduct quality control on all video outputsTrack and report on video performance metrics and revenueCOMPETENCIESPerformance-Driven: Obsessed with engagement, watch time, and revenue outcomesDetail-Oriented: Catches issues before they go live and pushes for constant improvementStrategic & Tactical: Thinks big-picture while staying deeply involved in executionOwnership Mentality: Treats the video business as their own and takes responsibility for resultsAdaptable: Thrives in a fast-changing environment and adjusts strategy based on performance dataCollaborative: Works closely with editorial, design, and operations partnersCoachability: Welcomes feedback and actively seeks ways to improve systems and outputWant to accelerate your career? Apply now!Since day one, we've been committed to having a diverse, inclusive team and culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Originally posted on Himalayas
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WHO ARE WE?Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company that reaches over 30M+ monthly visitors through brands such as FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState.As The Discovery and Conversion Company, our mission is to connect consumers with the world’s leading brands through data-driven content and technology.Headquartered in South Florida with a remote-first team spanning over 15 countries, we’ve built a high-growth, high-performance culture where speed, ownership, and measurable impact drive success.WHY JOIN US?At Launch Potato, you’ll accelerate your career by owning outcomes, moving fast, and driving impact with a global team of high-performers.Note: This is a contract-to-hire positionMUST HAVE:Demonstrated experience driving video performance, engagement, and watch time, ideally in a revenue-focused environmentStrong understanding of video syndication platforms (MSN preferred) and how they reward engagementHands-on experience with scriptwriting, editing feedback, and video optimizationComfort managing freelancers, assigning work, and overseeing quality and deadlinesAbility to analyze performance metrics and translate insights into actionable improvementsStrong organizational skills and comfort juggling multiple projects at onceExcellent written and verbal communication skills in a remote environmentWillingness to experiment, test, and iterate quicklyOpenness to incorporating AI tools into scripting, ideation, and workflow optimizationEXPERIENCE: 3+ years in video strategy, video production, or performance-driven video roles within digital media, performance marketing, or content monetization. Personal finance experience or familiarity strongly preferred.YOUR ROLEYou’ll own the strategy, planning, and performance of FinanceBuzz’s video content, with a primary focus on syndication platforms (especially MSN) where revenue is driven by consumed seconds of video. Secondarily, you’ll support video publishing and optimization for YouTube and social platforms.This is a highly hands-on role. You’ll be directly involved in topic selection, scripting, editing feedback, thumbnail and on-screen graphic optimization, and performance analysis. Your goal is simple but ambitious: scale video revenue significantly over time while maintaining high-quality, trustworthy personal finance content.To succeed in this role, you’ll need strong instincts for what keeps viewers watching, comfort working with performance data, and the ability to manage multiple contributors and workflows at once. You should be equally comfortable zooming out to plan a content roadmap and zooming in to rewrite a script or leave frame-by-frame feedback.This role is contract-to-hire and will play a key role in growing video from its current state (~$15K/month) into a $500K+ annual revenue stream.SUCCESS LOOKS LIKESelecting video topics that consistently maximize viewer engagement, watch time, and revenueOptimizing scripts to increase retention, clarity, and completion ratesImproving thumbnail and on-screen graphic performance through testing and iterationBuilding and maintaining an efficient, scalable video workflowManaging freelancers effectively: assigning work, giving clear feedback, and coordinating payments and budgetsMaintaining high quality and brand consistency across all video contentMonitoring video performance metrics and proactively identifying opportunities for improvementGrowing video revenue from its current level toward a $500K+ annual run rateEstablishing FinanceBuzz as a trusted and engaging personal finance video brandCORE RESPONSIBILITIESOwn the video content strategy for syndication platforms, with a primary focus on MSNPlan and maintain the video content calendarWrite, edit, and optimize video scriptsProvide detailed feedback to video editors and designersOptimize thumbnails, titles, and on-screen graphics for engagementOversee video production workflows for speed, quality, and consistencyManage freelance contributors and coordinate with internal stakeholders on budgets and paymentsConduct quality control on all video outputsTrack and report on video performance metrics and revenueCOMPETENCIESPerformance-Driven: Obsessed with engagement, watch time, and revenue outcomesDetail-Oriented: Catches issues before they go live and pushes for constant improvementStrategic & Tactical: Thinks big-picture while staying deeply involved in executionOwnership Mentality: Treats the video business as their own and takes responsibility for resultsAdaptable: Thrives in a fast-changing environment and adjusts strategy based on performance dataCollaborative: Works closely with editorial, design, and operations partnersCoachability: Welcomes feedback and actively seeks ways to improve systems and outputWant to accelerate your career? Apply now!Since day one, we've been committed to having a diverse, inclusive team and culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Originally posted on Himalayas