Videographer

Cali BBQ Media; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital media company based in San Diego is hiring a YouTube-native creator/operator to film and produce YouTube content. The ideal candidate must run their own YouTube channel, understand the platform's analytics, and be focused on performance rather than aesthetics. Responsibilities include video production, editing for retention, and optimizing content for audience engagement. This position offers a path to full-time for the right person who wants to build something meaningful in media.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to run your own YouTube channel and analyze performance metrics.
• Experience with video production, including shooting and editing.
• Ability to demonstrate a complete workflow from shoot to publish.

Responsibilities

• Film and produce YouTube content with a focus on performance.
• Edit videos to increase retention and engagement.
• Publish and optimize content for audience growth.
• Create titles, thumbnails, tags, and descriptions for discovery.
• Publish and optimize content for performance across the platform.
• Repurpose long-form into Shorts and vertical clips.
• Follow brand standards for B2B clients in restaurant tech and hospitality.

Skills

YouTube channel management

Video editing

Content optimization

Audience engagement

Results-driven

Tools

YouTube Studio

Job description

Cali BBQ Media is hiring a YouTube-native creator/operator based in San Diego.

This is not a videographer role.

This is not a social media intern role.

This is a hands‑on content operator position for someone who understands how YouTube actually works — from filming to publishing to performance.

What You’ll Own

• Film and produce YouTube content (iPhone or pro camera — quality matters, not gear flexing)
• Shoot and produce podcasts (multi‑cam, clean audio, proper lighting)
• Edit for retention and watch time
• Create titles, thumbnails, tags, and descriptions
• Publish and optimize for performance
• Repurpose long‑form into Shorts and vertical clips
• Follow brand standards for B2B clients in restaurant technology and hospitality

What We’re Looking For

• You run your own YouTube channel (required)
• You understand CTR, retention, and YouTube analytics
• You’ve had videos perform — and you know why
• You can show your workflow from shoot to publish
• You can operate independently without constant direction
• You care about results, not just aesthetics

If you’ve never logged into YouTube Studio and studied your analytics, this isn’t for you.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent weekly publishing
• Increasing views, subscribers, and engagement
• Strong audience retention
• Clean, professional execution for brand clients

Structure

• Path to full‑time for the right operator

This role is for someone who wants to build something meaningful in media — not just collect freelance projects.

If that’s you:

Comment “YouTube” below and send:

1. A link to your YouTube channel

3. A short note explaining why it worked