Remote YouTube Graphics Fellow: Thumbnails & Visuals

More Perfect Union; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

More Perfect Union, a United States-based advocacy, journalism, and education organization, is seeking a YouTube Graphics Fellow to create compelling thumbnails and titles for long-form videos. This remote 6-month fellowship emphasizes original design, strategic framing of stories, and alignment with MPU’s editorial goals.

You will collaborate with video producers, editors, and fellow designers to conceptualize, create, and test thumbnails that captivate millions of viewers, while meeting

Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience using Canva for design boards.
• Experience creating thumbnails for social media.
• Solid understanding of YouTube interface, best practices and metrics.
• Avid consumer of news and politics; interest in economic justice.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage distribution of MPU content across platforms with engaging copy, titles, alt text, and thumbnails.
• Coordinate with social team to manage posting schedules and calendars.
• Optimize posts for engagement and search; craft headlines and on-screen text.
• Run A/B tests, monitor performance, and adjust to maximize reach.
• Analyze analytics and audience sentiment; share weekly insights.
• Flag engaging content from outlets that could inspire the social team.
• Engage followers by responding to comments, questions, and DMs.
• Complete assignments on time and work in a nimble environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

Graphics for social media

YouTube analytics

News literacy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Remote work

Job description

More Perfect Union, a United States-based advocacy, journalism, and education organization, is seeking a YouTube Graphics Fellow to create compelling thumbnails and titles for long-form videos. This remote 6-month fellowship emphasizes original design, strategic framing of stories, and alignment with MPU’s editorial goals.

You will collaborate with video producers, editors, and fellow designers to conceptualize, create, and test thumbnails that captivate millions of viewers, while meeting