Also called: Video Growth Strategist, Creator Manager
Helps creators and brands grow on YouTube by planning videos, thumbnails, and titles.
You study a channel's analytics, notice viewers leave at the 30-second mark, and redesign the video intros. Top creators hire strategists to plan their next hit.
Highly variable; freelance strategists' income depends on clients.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; skills and results matter.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Digital Media, Marketing, Film.
Growing faster than average. Grows with the creator economy.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI analyzes retention and suggests titles; knowing what an audience wants and shaping a creator's ideas stays human.
Classes: Video production, English Language Arts, AP Statistics, Media studies.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1161.
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