???? YouTube Strategist

Abyssal Detective Channel (Long-Form Horror & Internet Mystery)

Our Mission
We create the most gripping, unsettling 40–50 minute long-form YouTube videos that hook viewers in seconds and leave them haunted for days.

Our Core Values
Live these—or this role isn’t for you.

Competitive Greatness – Be at your best when your best is needed. Every video direction should aim to break personal and channel records.
Integrity – Full alignment between thinking, speaking, and execution.
Sincerity – Give and receive hard truths instantly. Great strategy is built on ruthless, honest feedback.

About the Channel
Abyssal Detective produces long-form iceberg videos (50–65 minutes) that explore the darkest corners of the internet and real-world horror.

Core Format:
“The Most Disturbing [TOPIC] Iceberg”

Each video descends through 7 escalating levels, from unsettling to truly horrifying.

What You Need to Know
-Footage is mandatory. Every segment must have abundant visual content. No footage = no segment.
-7-level iceberg structure. Content must escalate clearly from Level 1 (unsettling) to Level 7 (extreme).
-Audience: Ages 18–34, primarily US/UK, fans of true crime, internet mysteries, and dark documented events.
-Discovery: 84% of viewers find us via Browse, not subscriptions—packaging and hooks are critical.

What performs best:
-Footage-heavy, internet-related topics
-Internet mysteries and documented real-world events
-Concepts that are immediately understandable without excessive context
-Because Browse drives most views, strategic topic choice and packaging d ---------- success. This role exists to own that responsibility.

Role Overview
-The YouTube Strategist owns the strategic direction of video content.
-You own the WHAT: topic selection, packaging direction, and story approach.
-The production team owns the HOW: writing, research, editing, design, and execution.

Core Accountability
-You are accountable for topic and packaging performance.
When a video underperforms, the key question is:
Was it the strategic direction (Strategist) or the execution (Production)?

Scope of Work
Company-wide role
Assigned to 2–3 channels maximum
20–30 video directions per month across assigned channels
Full-time commitment
Compensation & Growth

$1,200 – $2,500 per month, depending on experience and performance

Clear growth path to Senior Strategist, Team Lead, and Management roles based on results

Key Responsibilities
???? Topic Selection
Identify high-potential video topics
Provide clear reasoning, blind spot analysis, and risk assessment
Ensure alignment with channel top performers and core premise

???? Packaging Direction
Define title direction and thumbnail concepts
Specify visual and copy angles that drive clicks
Collaborate with senior designers who execute the concepts

???? Story Outline
Define how the story should be told
Provide segment-level guidance for the 7-level iceberg structure
Ensure escalation from least to most disturbing

? Hook Creation
Create compelling hooks for every video
Collaborate with editors to ensure the hook vision is properly executed
Stay involved until the hook meets performance standards

???? Testing & Experiments
Propose strategic experiments (hook styles, formats, structures)
Define hypotheses and success metrics
Push the channel forward through intelligent testing

What You Will NOT Do:
? Execute design, editing, writing, or research
? Manage tea ---------- mbers or enforce deadlines (handled by the Producer)
? Give final approval on scripts, edits, or thumbnails

Application Process:
An application test is a critical part of our evaluation process. This is where you demonstrate how you think, not just what you know.

We strongly encourage you to give it your best effort—this role is high-impact, and we hire accordingly.