Job Title: Video Content Specialist (Contractor)
Location: United States (Fully Remote), Phoenix Metro Area Preferred
Employment Type: Part-Time (20 hours/week, with potential for permanent)
Compensation: $22 - $25 per hour (1099 Contractor)
Pursuing X is a full-service marketing agency and the flagship brand of Dry Heat Digital, specializing in comprehensive marketing solutions. The agency has over a decade of experience in social media marketing and is built on over a century of combined business experience. We are dedicated to providing top-tier services and are known for our felon-friendly ethos, founded by individuals who have experienced reintegration challenges firsthand. Our mission is to blend exceptional social media marketing with a commitment to empowering individuals and fostering growth for both clients and those seeking a fresh start.
Pursuing X is a definitive marketing force in the UFO and consciousness space, founded to meet the needs of investigators, researchers, authors, and speakers. We cater to those seeking consciousness, intelligent extraterrestrial life, and the origins of humanity. We believe this talented community has not been well-represented in social media, merchandise management, and video platforms like YouTube or Vimeo, and we want their unique voice to be heard. We also work with small businesses and independent creators from diverse fields like holistic health, sports, technology, retail, and entertainment.
You will play a key role in amplifying our clients' messages and connecting them with their audiences on a deeper level.
Key Responsibilities
Video Content Production: Receive URLs to long-form video content and utilize Opus Clip to create short-form videos. This includes YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and horizontal videos for X and Facebook.
Content Refinement: Proofread and correct spelling errors in video transcripts to ensure accuracy.
Copywriting and AI Integration: Generate engaging social media post copy by copying the transcript and leveraging AI tools, ensuring the content is compelling and aligns with the client's unique brand voice.
Content Scheduling: Schedule videos for posting using Metricool.
Multi-Client Management: Work efficiently across multiple clients, which will include those in the UFO/Paranormal and consciousness communities, requiring speed and adaptability.
Social Media Optimization: Ensure content is optimized for various platforms, understanding the unique nuances of Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn Business, YouTube, Snapchat, Vimeo, Pinterest, and Google Business.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: Proven experience in creating short-form video content for social media.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Opus Clip for video creation preferred. Experience utilizing AI tools for generating social media copy.
Attention to Detail: Excellent proofreading and editing skills for transcripts and written content.
Social Media Knowledge: Strong understanding of social media platforms and their specific content requirements, including current trends and best practices for engagement
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously with efficiency and speed.
Content Philosophy: An understanding that quality content matters and the ability to craft engaging and shareable material that connects with an audience on a deeper level.
Work Ethic: This is not a traditional video editing job, as Opus Clip handles much of the editing; rather, it requires a focus on content generation and distribution.
Preferred Qualifications
While this is a 100% remote position, preference will be given to candidates local to Arizona in the Phoenix metro area.
Compensation & Benefits
This is an hourly contractor (1099) position, paying $22 - $25 per hour, depending on experience].
The role starts at 20 hours per week, with the potential to become permanent/W2 for the right candidate.
How to Apply To be considered for this role, you must submit a short introduction video and tell us about a pet of yours, or one you know. You may send a link to watch the video. Please submit your application, including your video link, to the email address provided on our contact page.
Why Join Pursuing X?
Impactful Work: Your work will directly contribute to the success of our clients and help them share their unique message with the world
Creative Environment: You’ll be part of a creative, fun, and talented team that values innovative ideas and new approaches
Flexibility: As a fully remote company, we offer flexibility and the ability to work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
Growth Opportunities: Pursuing X is a growing company with the opportunity to advance.
Mission-Driven: You'll be part of a company that is not only committed to marketing excellence but also to empowering individuals and fostering growth in our community
Diverse Clientele: You'll gain experience working with a wide range of clients, including those in the unique UFO/paranormal niche as well as corporate clients
