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What does a YouTube marketer do?

YouTube marketers are responsible for several aspects of growing and maintaining a YouTube channel. They commonly help creators earn new subscribers, manage creation schedules, and create and maintain content calendars. They may also engage in community engagement (via comments or otherwise), create social media content, and collect and evaluate analytics for the YouTube channel.

YouTuber marketers can earn income in a variety of ways. They can earn money by displaying ads on their YouTube videos, working with brands to promote their products, and even by working for clients to optimize their YouTube videos and channels to grow their subscribers and views.

What skills do I need to become a freelance YouTube marketer?

YouTube marketers have to be versatile, and they often need experience in certain areas to succeed in this line of work:

• Content marketing and strategy
• Social media marketing
• Video editing
• Content editing and copywriting
• Storyboarding
• Community management
• Post-production, including thumbnail designs
• Search engine optimization experience

Key skills can help YouTube marketers to produce quality results for their clients and to build a successful career:

• Understanding of target audiences and demographics
• Familiarity with social networks and the nuances of different social media platforms
• Talents in using marketing tools like CoSchedule and Canva
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented approach in everything from drafting video descriptions to performing keyword research
• Understanding of influencer marketing and affiliate marketing
• Knowledge of content creation best practices
• Understanding digital marketing principles and how search engine algorithms work
• Ability to interpret analytics and use that information to produce better results
• A keen eye for what makes quality YouTube content

Should I get a freelance YouTube marketer certification?

If you’re new to the Upwork platform, having certifications can bolster your profile and improve your ability to secure new clients. As a freelance YouTube SEO marketer, you’ll want to seek out certifications such as the YouTube Certification or YouTube Creator Academy Certification.

Other third-party certifications can help you to stand out, though certifications issued directly from YouTube tend to make the greatest impact.

What are the job responsibilities of a freelance YouTube marketer?

Freelance YouTube marketers typically need to balance many responsibilities:

• Create and execute a YouTube marketing strategy
• Monitor channel analytics and recommend changes to improve core metrics
• Review channel scripts to ensure brand consistency
• Communicate with fans and other influencers to plan collaborations
• Provide regular reports on KPIs, such as advertising return on investment (ROI), shares per quarter, or revenue per month.
• Market video content with the help of thumbnails, call-to-actions (CTA), and YouTube ads