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YouTube Shorts Strategist (Intern/Trainee)

Job Title	YouTube Shorts Strategist (Intern/Trainee)
Employer	Fintide Analytics
Adress: Country	Uganda
Address: City	Jinja
Work type	Flexible
Expected Salary	6627385 UGX
Posting Date	Tue Jun 10 2025
End Date	Wed Jun 18 2025

Description:

We’re looking for a YouTube Shorts Manager who’s equal parts strategist, editor, and trend-chaser. This isn’t just about clipping highlights — it’s about understanding YouTube’s short-form ecosystem and creating content that stops the scroll, hooks viewers in seconds, and leaves them wanting more. From ideation to publishing, your job is to turn raw ideas (or raw footage) into high-impact, bite-sized videos that feel native to YouTube’s short-form feed. You’ll need a deep understanding of what works in vertical video, especially within YouTube’s algorithm and audience behavior. You’ll need to stay on top of the latest trends, popular sounds, and viral challenges while creating content that feels authentic and on-brand. Your workflow needs to be fast and flexible, because timing is everything in the world of Shorts. You’ll be analyzing performance, experimenting with new styles, and iterating constantly to see what works.

Basic Qualifications:

• Analyze audience demographics and adjust style or pacing to match what's resonating.
• Brainstorm content ideas tailored for Shorts: punchy, visual, and instantly engaging within the first 3 seconds.
• Coordinate cross-posting strategies across platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok.
• Keep up with YouTube algorithm updates, especially around Shorts discoverability.
• Track performance metrics (watch time, CTR, retention) and report findings to the team weekly.

Preferred:

• Wants to grow as a content strategist and build viral-ready video ideas from scratch.
• Has basic motion graphics or captioning skills to enhance clarity and entertainment value.
• Comfortable working on a tight schedule and delivering content quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Understands how to repurpose long-form YouTube content into Shorts.
• Comfortable editing videos for vertical format using tools like Premiere Pro, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve.

Benefits:

• Shape the voice of a channel watched by millions — one short at a time.
• We treat Shorts like mini-movies, not leftovers from long-form.
• Real-time performance reports — no waiting weeks for feedback.
• You’ll collaborate directly with editors, hosts, and even the comment section.
• Team culture = chill, curious, and chronically online (in a good way).

No one’s looking for polished commercial vibes here — we want speed, relatability, and raw energy. The best Shorts feel effortless but are built with intent — and that’s what you’ll be making. From sound selection to thumbnail design and caption writing, you’ll touch every part of the creative process. You should be fluent in editing tools (even mobile ones), understand pacing, punchlines, and retention tricks, and know how to create attention-grabbing thumbnails and titles for Shorts. You'll be part of a fast-moving, high-energy environment where new ideas are encouraged and creativity is celebrated. If you’re excited to shape our YouTube Shorts strategy and create content that stands out, we want to see what you can do! This is your chance to take ownership of a fast-growing channel and help shape its identity from the ground up.