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YouTube is hiring right now. One of the available positions is Editor / Programmer (details below). I figured these job specs may be pretty relevant to the readers of my blog.

Editor/Programmer
Location: On Site (San Mateo, CA)

Want to be a part of the digital video revolution? Are you brimming with ideas about how to program and package video content? Do you have the patience and desire to find “video gold” — the most creative, interesting, and humorous videos out there?

YouTube.com, the leading Internet video sharing company, is looking for an enthusiastic and savvy editor/programmer to help take the site’s features to the next level.

Job responsibilities will include:

sourcing the best videos on YouTube
brainstorming innovative ways to package and present video content
programming the site on a daily basis
daily research on what the v/blogosphere is buzzing about, pop culture happenings, current events, etc.
programming calendar maintenance
producing content for and programming editor vlog(s)

Required Skills and Experience:

BA
1-2 years work experience in a high-tech environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Deep knowledge in one or more of these areas: music, TV, film, video games, animation, comedy, science & technology, comedy, travel, sports
Incredibly plugged in to the Internet, technology and pop culture
Detail- and deadline-oriented
Excellent work ethic and team player. Must be dedicated, driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Experience:

Knowledge, experience, and a user of YouTube.com
Published writing clips/blogger/vlogger
Familiarity with content management systems
Video production/filmmaking experience

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume (plain text, HTML, or PDF) and links to any writing samples/URLs to jobs@youtube.com. The subject line MUST include: “Job: Editor/Programmer.”

Interested? Jump on it!

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