YouTube & SEO Specialist - Freelance, Remote

Magic; Dubai Emirate; Hybrid; AED 30,354 - 50,591; Part time

Job summary

Magic is seeking a YouTube and digital marketing expert to enhance our client's online presence, focusing on optimizing YouTube for higher engagement and reach. Applicants must have a solid background in YouTube SEO and social media management, particularly in the real estate sector.

This remote position requires creativity, diligence, and a commitment to engaging community interactions. Responsibilities include managing video content, community engagement, and writing relevant blogs. Compensation is $7 per hour, with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Proven YouTube optimization results.
• Experience with real estate brands or realtors.
• Hands-on social media management for Instagram and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Own YouTube SEO and optimize all video metadata.
• Manage community engagement on Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Write short-form blogs aligned with video topics.

Skills

YouTube expertise

SEO/optimization skills

Social media management

Copywriting for blogs

ManyChat experience

Tools

YouTube Studio

TubeBuddy

Canva

Adobe

Job description

Department: Specialized Roles

Location: Global+

Compensation: $7.00 / hour

About the Client

Our client is a fast-growing real estate brand led by a top-producing realtor and content creator with a highly engaged audience. They operate at scale on Instagram (280K+ followers) and repurpose content across YouTube and LinkedIn to drive qualified leads. They value integrity, reliability, and creative, data-driven digital marketing execution.

Why does this role exist?

This role exists to level up the client’s YouTube presence and overall content engine—turning high-performing Instagram content into discoverable, search-optimized videos on YouTube and strategic posts on LinkedIn. The specialist will optimize SEO, thumbnails, and captions to increase views, watch time, and subscriber growth while managing community engagement across platforms. The ultimate goal is to drive brand visibility, nurture community relationships, and support lead generation for the real estate business.

The Impact you’ll make

YouTube SEO and Optimization

• Own YouTube SEO: keyword research, tags, titles, descriptions, playlists, and backlinks
• Create scroll-stopping thumbnails and test for CTR improvements
• Write compelling YouTube captions and coordinate consistent upload schedules

Content Repurposing and Publishing

• Download Instagram videos and upload them to YouTube with optimized metadata
• Repost Instagram content to LinkedIn with platform-appropriate captions
• Maintain content calendars and posting workflows across platforms

Community Management and DM Automation

• Respond to DMs and comments across Instagram and LinkedIn with brand‑appropriate voice
• Set up and maintain ManyChat flows for Instagram DM automation
• Track and report on community engagement, response times, and conversation outcomes

Creative Marketing Support

• Write short‑form blogs that align with published video topics
• Support ideation for content hooks, titles, and creatives informed by analytics
• Provide general creative marketing assistance as needed

Social Media Operations

• Manage inboxes and organize communications using email/inbox management systems
• Leverage social media management platforms for scheduling, tagging, and reporting
• Coordinate assets and updates with the client and internal stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required

• Proven YouTube expertise with demonstrated SEO/optimization results (thumbnails, keywords, titles, backlinks)
• Prior experience working with a realtor or real estate brand
• Hands‑on social media management across Instagram and LinkedIn, including DMs/community management
• Proficiency creating YouTube thumbnails and writing video captions/descriptions; strong copywriting for blogs
• Experience with ManyChat and social media management tools; comfortable with email/inbox management systems

Your superpowers are...

• Hard skills: YouTube Studio, keyword research tools (e.g., TubeBuddy/VidIQ), thumbnail design (Canva/Adobe), ManyChat DM automation, Instagram/LinkedIn scheduling and analytics, basic SEO principles for video and blog content
• Soft skills: Creative, brand‑voice aware copywriter; proactive communicator; highly reliable with strong follow‑through; detail‑oriented and analytical; integrity‑first and comfortable working independently

WFH Set‑Up

• Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
• Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
• Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
• Back‑up computer and internet connection
• Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

You should apply if...

• You’re a creative digital marketer who lives and breathes YouTube SEO and thrives on improving CTR, retention, and discoverability
• You have real estate industry context and can translate property/market insights into engaging content
• You value reliability and integrity, are responsive, and can commit to being dedicated/exclusive to this client
• You’re energized by community interaction, move quickly, and consistently hit deadlines

Work Setup

• Remote position
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
• Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm Eastern Time

Compensation

• $7 per hour
• No benefits package included