YouTube Production Assistant — Visual Asset Gathering (Strict Instructions)

Read carefully before applying.

I run documentary-style YouTube channels and am looking for a Production Assistant to gather visuals only. This is a non-creative, execution-focused role. There is no interpretation or editorial input involved.

If you prefer creative freedom, this role is not a good fit.

Responsibilities

For each video, you will receive:

A finished narration script

A production chart listing exactly what visuals are required

Your responsibilities are to:

Locate the specified visuals only

Follow the production chart exactly

Organize files clearly and logically

Deliver assets in a clean, structured folder format

Scope of work

Approximately 20–30 visuals per video

Visuals may include:

Archival photographs

Historical paintings or illustrations

Public-domain images

Stock footage when specified

This is a clearly scoped task, not open-ended research

What this role does not include

No scriptwriting

No editing

No creative decision-making

No interpretation or improvisation

No alternative suggestions

Accuracy and instruction-following matter more than creativity.

Delivery requirements

Clear, consistent file naming

Visuals grouped by script section

Delivery via Google Drive or similar

No missing assets

No unnecessary extras

Time and availability

Approximately 1–2 hours per video

Deadlines provided in advance

Ongoing work available for reliable candidates

Paid test task

A short, paid test task is required to confirm instruction-following and organization. The test task reflects the exact type of work required for this role.

Ideal candidate

You are a good fit if you:

Follow instructions precisely

Pay attention to detail

Communicate clearly when something is unavailable

Deliver on time without reminders

Experience with YouTube, documentaries, or archival research is helpful but not required.

How to apply

In your message, include:

Confirmation that you understand this is a visual-only, non-creative role

Confirmation that you are comfortable following strict instructions

Your weekly availability

Applications that do not address all three points will be ignored.

Final note

This role prioritizes precision, consistency, and reliability.

If you are seeking creative input or flexible interpretation, this position is not suitable.

*an example of a production chart that you will be using is attached