YouTube SEO Expert Needed for Music Podcast (Consultation + Ongoing Optimization) - Contract to Hire
YouTube SEO Expert Needed for Music Podcast (Consultation + Ongoing Optimization)
- *Job Description:**
We’re looking for an experienced YouTube SEO specialist to help optimize and grow our podcast channel, *Tribute Band Sessions*—a fast-growing music interview show focused on the billion-dollar tribute band industry. Before jumping into execution, we want to start with a
paid consultation
to establish the best overall strategy, roadmap, and realistic growth expectations.
- *Phase 1: Consultation (Required First Step)**
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Audit our current YouTube channel and videos
- Identify missed SEO opportunities (titles, descriptions, tags, thumbnails, CTR, retention, etc.)
- Recommend a clear, actionable SEO strategy tailored to our niche (music, interviews, tribute bands, entertainment industry)
- Provide guidance on:
- Keyword strategy & search intent
- Title structure (including click-through optimization)
- Description formatting for both SEO + conversion
- Tag strategy (and what actually matters in 2026)
- Thumbnail direction (from a CTR standpoint)
- Posting cadence & content packaging
- Outline a realistic growth plan (what results we should expect and timeline)
- *Phase 2: Ongoing Work (If It’s a Fit)**
If the consultation goes well, we’re looking for ongoing support to:
- Optimize all existing videos (titles, descriptions, tags, chapters, etc.)
- Create SEO-driven titles and descriptions for new episodes
- Advise on thumbnails and packaging for maximum reach
- Track performance and iterate strategy over time
- *About the Show:**
• Tribute Band Sessions* is a music interview podcast featuring top tribute performers, musicians, managers, and industry insiders. The show explores both the artistry and business behind a rapidly growing global market.
- *What We’re Looking For:**
• Proven experience growing YouTube channels (please share case studies or examples)
- Strong understanding of YouTube SEO (not just generic marketing)
- Ability to explain strategy clearly (not just execute tasks)
- Familiarity with music, entertainment, or podcast content is a plus
- Data-driven mindset (CTR, retention, watch time, etc.)
- *To Apply, Please Include:**
1. Examples of YouTube channels you’ve grown (before/after if possible) 2. Your approach to YouTube SEO in 2026 (brief overview) 3. What you would focus on first for a channel like ours 4. Your rate for an initial consultation 5. Your estimated monthly budget for ongoing optimization work We’re not looking for a quick fix—we’re looking to build a long-term growth strategy with the right expert. https://www.youtube.com/@TributeBandSessions