YouTube Graphics Fellow

More Perfect Union

8h•$25 - $25•Remote

About The Position

More Perfect Union is hiring a creative and detail-oriented YouTube Graphics Fellow to support its production team. This is a remote, six-month fellowship. The fellow will help create compelling, original thumbnails for long-form YouTube videos and collaborate with video producers, editors, and designers to conceptualize, create, and test thumbnails and video titles. The goal is to drive YouTube engagement and capture viewers’ attention. The position calls for strong graphic design and illustration skills, along with an understanding of More Perfect Union’s mission and editorial goals. The fellow should think creatively and strategically about presenting stories, subjects, and policy issues to maximize viewer interest. They will also support content distribution and social media work, monitor performance and trends, and share actionable insights. Success requires working independently and collaboratively, staying organized, and consistently meeting deadlines.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts with a large reach.
Graphic design and video editing skills, including knowledge of tools such as Canva and CapCut.
Solid understanding of interfaces, best practices, algorithms, and metrics for major social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter/X.
Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools such as Sprout Social and RivalIQ.
Avid consumption of news from a range of sources, from mainstream outlets to independent and social media.
Significant interest in and knowledge of U.S. politics and economic justice issues.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage many priorities at once.
Ability to work independently in a remote, work-from-home environment.

Responsibilities

Manage distribution of More Perfect Union content across platforms, ensuring timely uploads with engaging copy, titles, alt text, and thumbnails.
Coordinate with social team members to manage posting schedules and update content calendars.
Optimize posts for engagement and search, including workshopping and tailoring graphic headlines and video titles or on-screen text.
Run A/B tests, monitor post performance, and make adjustments to maximize reach and viewership.
Monitor analytics, audience sentiment, and social media trends, and translate findings into actionable weekly insights for team members.
Flag engaging content from outlets and creators whose work is adjacent to More Perfect Union or could inspire the social team.
Engage with followers by responding to comments, questions, and direct messages, and direct comments to appropriate team members as needed.
Complete assignments from the supervisor and colleagues and meet deadlines.
Operate in a nimble environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.