Thumbnail Concept Maker

Posted last week

Worldwide

Needs to hire 2 Freelancers
Summary

We’re looking for a Thumbnail Concept Maker to help us improve click-through rate (CTR) across our YouTube channels. This is not a design role. You will not create thumbnails — you will define exactly what the thumbnail should be. What You’ll Do: → Turn video topics into high-converting thumbnail concepts → Identify the core emotional hook that drives clicks → Select the exact image to be used (source/reference) → Create a clear storyboard/layout direction → Provide detailed edit instructions (crop, color, lighting, composition) → Work closely with designers who will execute your vision What We’re Looking For: → Strong understanding of YouTube thumbnails and viewer psychology → Ability to create curiosity gaps (not explain the story) → Experience with YouTube content, thumbnails, or viral media → Clear thinking — you can simplify ideas into one strong visual moment → Able to research what’s working and apply it effectively Nice to have: → Experience in true crime, horror, documentary, or iceberg-style content → Familiarity with CTR, A/B testing, or YouTube analytics Compensation $30–35/approved idea OR Estimated monthly earnings: $1,000–$2,000 or higher based on approved output and performance If you understand how to turn a topic into a thumbnail people feel compelled to click, we’d love to hear from you.

  • $2,000.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
YouTube Thumbnail
YouTube Thumbnail Strategy
Nice-to-have skills
Design Concept
Tools
Microsoft Excel
Data Entry
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Interviewing:
    11
  • Invites sent:
    15
  • Unanswered invites:
    3
About the client
Member since Mar 21, 2024
  • United States
    Blaine4:39 PM
  • $14K total spent
    90 hires, 0 active
  • Media & Entertainment
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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