YouTube Media Producer

Key Responsibilities: 

Pre-Production Planning 

• Lead all pre-production efforts including scripting support, logistics, location planning, and talent coordination  

• Coordinate with military Public Affairs Offices (PAOs) and base leadership to secure access and approvals  

• Build detailed production plans, schedules, and resource requirements  

Production Execution 

• Direct and manage on-location shoots, leading crews, vendors, and talent  

• Make real-time decisions in dynamic environments to keep productions on track  

• Ensure high-quality capture while maintaining brand standards and storytelling integrity  

Production Management & Operations 

• Oversee timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects  

• Identify risks, solve problems proactively, and ensure efficient execution  

• Maintain organization and visibility across all stages of production 

Post-Production & Delivery 

• Partner with editors and post teams to guide narrative, pacing, and final output  

• Provide clear, actionable feedback to ensure high-quality, engaging content  

• Ensure final deliverables are optimized for YouTube performance and audience retention 

YouTube Publishing & Performance 

• Own publishing of content to YouTube, including titles, thumbnails, descriptions, and upload optimization 

• Monitor video performance (views, retention, engagement) and identify trends and opportunities 

• Report on key metrics and provide actionable insights to improve future content and channel growth 

Education and Skill Requirements 

• 5+ years of experience in media production 

• 3+ years producing long-form YouTube content 

• 3+ years managing productions or production teams 

• Military experience required — ability to credibly engage with military personnel, leadership, and environments 

• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize effectively without sacrificing quality 

• Strong working knowledge of YouTube platform dynamics, including audience engagement, retention strategies, thumbnails/titling collaboration, and content optimization 

• High level of ownership, accountability, and adaptability — comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where priorities can shift 

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Physical Requirements 

This is a full-time position and may require long hours and may require weekend and nights work per events. 

• Travel Requirements: At least 50% 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. 

• Light to moderate lifting is required. 

• Ability to uphold the stress of traveling. 

• Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate. 

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). 

• Ability to work in a confined area. 

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.