Freelance Video Content Strategist

Qualifications: Required 3+ years developing concepts and writing scripts for YouTube content (brand or creator side — please share examples) Demonstrated SEO/discovery results — show us a video that ranks for its target query Experience reviewing and giving feedback on video edits — you've been the editorial voice in a production workflow, not just a writer Working knowledge of short-form repurposing; you've built content that travels from long-form to vertical without a separate shoot Hands-on experience managing a YouTube channel: upload workflow, metadata, scheduling, and YouTube Studio analytics Comfort briefing or coaching non-professional on-camera talent (therapists, subject matter experts) Be able to travel to one of these office locations (NYC, SF, or LA) once per month Strongly preferred Experience in behavioral/mental health content. You understand why compliance-aware language matters Comfortable owning an Instagram presence at a basic operational level (scheduling Reels, writing captions) Contract Details: Rate: $8,000/month retainer covering 4–5 videos (concept + script + clip callouts + editorial review + packaging + publishing per video, plus monthly performance report) Term: 3-month trial, with intent to extend to month-to-month contract if it’s a fit IP: All work product is owned by Octave Octave's Company Values: The below values drive our day-to-day operations. We’re human beings first. We operate with empathy and kindness – with our clients, with our collaborators, and with ourselves. People deserve better than status quo. We’re willing to tackle the intractable problems, no matter how big, because someone should. We ask big questions, we craft big solutions, and we challenge ourselves and others to make it happen. No bystanders. No stars. No tourists. Each person has been selected to be here, and with that comes a responsibility to bring your expertise, share your ideas, and help make this company better. Partnership paves the path ahead. We don’t operate in a silo, internally or externally. To transform the system, we believe in working with others to create something bigger, better, and stronger. Quality is crucial at scale. Quality is core to our business, and we refuse to sacrifice it as we grow. Progress is a process. In the pursuit of progress, we iterate, reflect, learn, adjust – and always leave things better than we found them. There are people behind every data point. We recognize that numbers tell only one part of the story, and we also do the work to understand impacts at the individual level. Physical

Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to frequently communicate with others through virtual meeting applications such as Zoom and Google Meet. Must be able to observe and communicate information on company provided laptop. Move up to 10 pounds on occasion. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Application Instructions: Please complete the following application. Please note that the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Information questions below are used for the purposes of EEOC reporting and are optional to complete. Octave is unable to change these questions and we acknowledge that many of the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Information questions are not inclusive or affirming of all aspects of cultural identity. Octave is committed to an inclusive workplace environment, and this information will not inform how we approach hiring or employment.

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