Social Media Manager / Content Creator (YouTube & Short-Form Video)

Overview

ClairView Associates seeks a highly imaginative and organized Social Media Manager / Content Creator to develop and oversee an educational YouTube channel focused on assisting students studying abroad. The channel aims to deliver meaningful and engaging content about student life, financial matters, and responsibilities encountered while living outside their native countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute weekly YouTube content schedules, including long-form videos and YouTube Shorts.
• Generate compelling video ideas tailored to attract international students.
• Produce and edit top-quality videos optimized specifically for YouTube.
• Create promotional YouTube Short clips to hint at main content.
• Adapt short-form content for TikTok and other similar platforms to widen reach.
• Optimize video metadata such as titles, thumbnails, and descriptions to boost audience growth.
• Conduct research on trending subjects relevant to students living abroad.
• Maintain a consistent release calendar.
• Analyze performance metrics and refine strategies to enhance channel engagement.
• Interact with viewers through comments to nurture an active community.
• Propose original ideas aimed at growing the channel organically.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least two years of experience in a relevant role or a Senior High School certificate or degree in Marketing, Media, Communications, or related fields.
• Proven understanding of YouTube content strategy and channel growth mechanics.
• Proficiency in editing videos aimed at YouTube and short-form social media formats.
• Familiarity with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or alternatives.
• Capability to produce engaging short-form content optimized for modern social platforms.
• Knowledge of effective YouTube thumbnails, engaging hooks, and tactics to enhance viewer retention.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Organized, creative, and punctual in meeting deadlines.
• Experience in managing or growing YouTube channels is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Position is located in Accra, Ghana.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit sample works or video examples demonstrating creativity and editing skills.
• Candidates should include an idea for a 30–60 second video to attract the target audience, emphasizing a strong hook, focused message, and subscription incentive.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and some may be asked to complete a compensated sample task.
• Applicants must follow submission instructions carefully; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is 17 April 2026.