Epic Kids Inc. - Longform YouTube Content Producer (Contract)

Content Producer is needed in Irvine, United States.

Client: Epic Kids Inc.

Location: Irvine, CA

Contract: Part-time, Contract

Job Description

Epic is seeking a part-time or contract Longform YouTube Content Producer to help develop and produce engaging, high-quality YouTube content targeted at U.S. parents, teachers, and families. This role requires a strong understanding of YouTube storytelling, audience engagement, and modern content consumption behaviors, particularly within the U.S. education and parenting space. The ideal candidate will combine strong editorial instincts, hands-on production experience, and a deep understanding of YouTube trends, pacing, humor, and retention strategies. They will collaborate closely with Epic’s marketing, creative, and content teams to enhance Epic’s presence across YouTube and digital media platforms.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in YouTube content production, digital media, branded storytelling, or longform video creation
• Must be based in the United States
• Strong portfolio showcasing engaging longform YouTube or digital video content
• Deep understanding of YouTube platform mechanics, storytelling formats, pacing, hooks, thumbnails, and audience retention strategies
• Experience using AI tools to create and enhance video content, including AI-generated visuals, voiceovers, editing support, and creative ideation
• Strong experience designing compelling YouTube thumbnails and supporting graphic/social content optimized for clicks, engagement, and brand consistency
• Experience creating content for U.S. parent, family, education, or lifestyle audiences strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of American culture, humor, trends, and social media behavior
• Excellent storytelling, scripting, and creative development skills
• Experience managing production timelines and collaborating across creative teams
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication and accountability
• Passion for education, literacy, children’s content, or mission-driven brands is a strong plus

What You’ll Do

• Develop creative concepts and produce longform YouTube content for U.S.-based parent and teacher audiences
• Create story-driven video content that balances entertainment, education, and brand storytelling
• Own end-to-end production and creative execution of a recurring YouTube content series
• Research YouTube trends, creator formats, audience behaviors, and cultural moments relevant to Epic’s audience
• Write or support scripting, storyboarding, interview structures, and content outlines
• Manage or coordinate production workflows including pre-production, filming, editing, and post-production
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, freelancers, creators, editors, and external production partners
• Ensure content reflects strong awareness of U.S. culture, parenting dynamics, humor, school environments, and online trends
• Optimize videos for engagement metrics including watch time, audience retention, click-through rates, and subscriber growth
• Bring fresh creative ideas, experimentation, and innovative storytelling approaches to Epic’s YouTube presence

Contract Details

• Flexible remote collaboration
• Project-based or hourly structure depending on experience and scope
• Opportunity for ongoing partnership based on performance and business needs
• Compensation: $35/hour for up to 20 hours per week