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Ideation Strategist (Contract)

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The Ideation Strategist will research trends and topics for YouTube, develop viral video ideas, and support creative processes through brainstorming and collaboration.
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About Us

Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, the most watched person in the world. Renowned for revolutionizing digital content creation, Beast Industries encompasses a diverse portfolio of ventures that extend far beyond its origins on YouTube. With a mission to entertain, inspire, and create significant social impact, Beast Industries operates across various domains including digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and innovative business initiatives. At Beast Industries, we believe in the transformative power of digital media and its potential to entertain, educate, and effect positive change. Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and philanthropy drives us to explore new frontiers, create unforgettable experiences, and build a legacy that inspires future generations.

About the Role

Ideation strategists are key to bringing fresh, big ideas to the light.  They are internet savants full of big ideas, scientists leveraging data for creativity, and conduits for all things trending.  While they are creatively inspired by their surroundings, they must also have a unique ability to understand that video virality is purposeful. 

Our ideal candidate for this role will have a duality to their personality to allow data to inform creativity. They will be limitless in new idea generation and also need to be able to work within our proven video formats. They are experts at getting people to click.    

If the candidate wants to exceed our expectations, they will study the Youtube platform, master the relationship between title and thumbnail, flag areas of opportunity while pitching their reasoning concisely, and support the team to stay on the creative cutting edge. Ultimately learning what makes a good, clickable video will help our creative team develop even more successful formats to debut on the main channel.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Research trends, topics, and keywords for the YouTube platform
  • Develop/pitch new viral video ideas and formats independently and on assignment
  • Review, sort, and synthesize raw inspiration
  • Lead group brainstorm sessions
  • Write and rewrite youtube titles/thumbnail design copy
  • Work with remote contractor team day to day to facilitate strategic creative inspiration

What we're looking for:

  • Previous experience in YouTube preferred
  • Knowledge of influencers/creators and current video trends- or willingness to learn this quickly
  • Humility- you will need to have a willingness to learn and grow. We need to be able to mold and teach you
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to be a part of the team- this role requires strong communication skills and the ability to change directions quickly

This is a contract-only role. The benefits listed below are for our full-time employees only.

Full-time BenefitsThe Perks, Why Work On the MrBeast Team
  • Competitive Salary
  • Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance 
  • Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA) 
  • 401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
  • Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
  • Company-provided technology package 
  • Relocation when applicable for those coming in from outside the Greenville, NC area including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days

Top Skills

Content Creation
Video Editing
Youtube

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