YouTube Optimization Intern (8-Week Project)

Greensboro, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role

Cogent Analytics is seeking a motivated detail-oriented intern to support a short-term project focused on optimizing our YouTube channel for maximum reach engagement and SEO performance. This role is perfect for someone interested in digital marketing analytics and creative content optimization.

Over 8 weeks youll audit and enhance Cogents existing YouTube content applying SEO best practices improving metadata testing creative visuals and refining descriptions and CTAs to drive visibility and conversions.

During this internship you will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct keyword research to inform Cogents YouTube SEO and social tagging strategy.
Input and optimize metadata across all existing and future videos.
Identify and remove duplicate videos to streamline the channels library.
Update video file names for SEO consistency and searchability.
Revise and enrich video descriptions with detailed audience-relevant information and strong calls-to-action.
Collaborate with the marketing team to improve ChatGPT video description templates for future automation and quality.
Optimize video titles with strong keywords and relevant company names.
Create and test new video thumbnailsdesigning both branded graphic versions and personality-driven versions (e.g. featuring interviewee cutouts)to track clickthrough performance via A/B testing.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing Communications Digital Media or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong understanding of YouTube SEO and content optimization principles.
Basic design skills (Canva Photoshop or similar) for thumbnail creation.
Familiarity with keyword research tools a plus.
Excellent attention to detail organization and analytical thinking.

What Youll Gain

Hands-on experience managing and optimizing a growing YouTube channel.
Practical exposure to SEO digital content strategy and A/B testing.
Mentorship from an experienced marketing team focused on content performance and branding.
A tangible portfolio project showing measurable improvement in visibility and engagement.

$12 - $12 an hour

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Intern

About the RoleCogent Analytics is seeking a motivated detail-oriented intern to support a short-term project focused on optimizing our YouTube channel for maximum reach engagement and SEO performance. This role is perfect for someone interested in digital marketing analytics and creative content opt...