YouTube Growth Expert / Channel Manager for Indian Cooking Channel (Recipe Niche)

Job ID: 40230394

Budget: ₹1,500 – ₹12,500 INR

I am a YouTube Content Creator in the Cooking/Recipe niche with a growing community of 5,700+ subscribers. I have published over 50 long-form videos and 500+ Shorts.
My current goal is to reach the 4,000 watch hours requirement for monetization. I am looking for a YouTube Growth Expert or Channel Manager (preferably based in India) who can help me bridge this gap through organic strategy and SEO.

Key Responsibilities:
SEO Optimization: Optimize video titles, descriptions, and tags using tools like VidIQ or TubeBuddy to rank in search.
Thumbnail Strategy: Design or provide creative direction for high-CTR thumbnails that make food look irresistible.
Watch Time Strategy: Analyze my current "Average View Duration" and suggest edits or hooks to keep viewers watching longer.
Community Management: Help me use the Community Tab and Shorts-to-Longform conversion to drive traffic.
Monetization Roadmap: Audit my channel and provide a clear plan to hit 4,000 watch hours.

Requirements:
Proven track record of growing YouTube channels (please share links to channels you’ve managed).
Experience in the Food/Recipe/Lifestyle niche is a huge plus.
Knowledge of the Indian YouTube market and audience behavior.
No "bot" views or "fake" promotion services. I am looking for 100% organic growth.
Budget: [₹5,000–₹6,000 per month]
Project Type: Ongoing / Part-time