Hire the Top 3% of Freelance YouTube Marketers

Hire YouTube marketers, on demand. Top companies and startups choose YouTube marketers from Toptal for video content strategies, audience engagement campaigns, ad performance optimization, influencer collaborations, and more.

No-Risk Trial, Pay Only If Satisfied.

Talent Navigator
World map with time zones
Find and hire Top YouTube Marketers worldwide. Simply click on your preferred time zone on the map.

Trusted by leading brands and startups

Hire Freelance YouTube Marketers

Andre Vasquez

Freelance YouTube Marketer
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since October 28, 2024

Andre is a digital marketing expert with 7+ years of experience creating and executing digital and experiential plans in 12+ countries. His former GTM campaigns include the FIFA World Cup, YouTube's Global Shorts, Facebook Creator Partner Program, Snapchat's Spotlight and Snap Star global initiatives, NASCAR's Coke Zero Sugar 400, and "BACK ON THE STRIP" featuring Tiffany Haddish and Wesley Snipes. Andre also took Live Nation's touring division to market, augmenting revenue by 450% YoY.

Show More

Laura Madden

Freelance YouTube Marketer
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-06:00
United States
Toptal Member Since September 10, 2024

Laura is a marketing strategist experienced in integrated communications and digital storytelling. She excels in marketing strategy, social media content strategy, brand partnerships, and audience growth across diverse industries, including wellness, fashion, and education. Laura holds a degree in communication studies and business from the University of Puget Sound and creates impact through collaboration and community outreach, thriving on projects that foster positive change.

Show More

Farhan Javeed

Freelance YouTube Marketer
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since October 11, 2022

Farhan is a data-driven, T-shaped marketing professional with a master's degree in marketing and over seven years of experience creating winning digital marketing strategies and driving sales. He's highly skilled in analytical reporting, critical thinking, and tactical communication to accelerate customer acquisition and revenue growth. Farhan is Google, LinkedIn, and Meta-certified.

Show More

Matija Djumic

Freelance YouTube Marketer
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since April 20, 2023

Matt is a digital marketing consultant with 8+ years of experience and a passion for growth. He has been helping businesses optimize their conversion funnel by offering cross-channel digital marketing strategies. Additionally, he provides copywriting and design guidelines that streamline every step of the conversion process. With a strong interest in blockchain and Web3 spaces, Matt is eager to embrace new growth marketing opportunities as a digital strategist.

Show More

Andra Rotaru

Freelance YouTube Marketer
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+01:00
Spain
Toptal Member Since October 11, 2024

Andra is a seasoned digital marketing consultant with a decade of experience helping businesses boost sales through strategic, data-driven marketing campaigns. She has worked with global clients in healthcare, real estate, eCommerce, and online education. Clients trust Andra to deliver impactful results and clear communication, making her an essential partner for businesses looking to enhance their digital presence.

Show More

Bobby Bahov

Freelance YouTube Marketer
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+02:00
Bulgaria
Toptal Member Since February 24, 2022

Bobby is a consultant and entrepreneur with a passion for branding and storytelling. He specializes in strategic management focused on go-to-market strategy, branding, outreach, and digital marketing for startups and scaleups. He is especially interested in the various channels to convey a message and reach an audience available to startups.

Show More

Shamitha Raj

Freelance YouTube Marketer
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since March 21, 2024

Shamitha is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. Her journey has been marked by the successful implementation of cutting-edge marketing strategies, building over 20 brands across 17 sectors in multiple geographies and elevating them to unprecedented recognition and success. Shamitha excels in brand building, communications strategy and planning, digital marketing, media relations, leadership, and stakeholder management.

Show More

Rohit Kulkarni

Freelance YouTube Marketer
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since September 26, 2022

Rohit has led the development and execution of various marketing campaigns for the consumer services, eCommerce, fintech, IT, tourism, automotive, immigration, health, fitness, and beauty sectors. He has worked with small businesses, SMEs, and large Fortune 500 organizations and excelled at creating innovative marketing strategies to acquire leads and sales. Rohit also helped establish a digital marketing company from ground zero with expansion and substantial profit in a short period.

Show More

Gourav Kalbalia

Freelance YouTube Marketer
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+05:00
India
Toptal Member Since October 16, 2024

Gourav is a seasoned full-stack digital marketing expert with 7+ years of experience in B2C and B2B solutions. He has a proven track record of driving significant growth for eCommerce, gaming, edtech, and SaaS products through meticulous planning and strategic execution. Passionate about emerging tech trends, Gourav excels in performance campaigns, lead generation, and cross-functional collaboration, delivering impactful results and sustainable long-term growth.

Show More

Shivam Chhuneja

Freelance YouTube Marketer
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+05:00
India
Toptal Member Since October 22, 2024

Shivam is a dynamic growth marketing manager with hands-on expertise in data science and marketing analytics. He has successfully led marketing teams, developed go-to-market strategies, and driven measurable results across various industries and countries. With a deep understanding of Python, SQL, data science methodologies, and marketing analytics, Shivam leverages his technical and strategic skills to deliver impactful marketing campaigns and optimize growth.

Show More

Johan Peter Sundberg

Freelance YouTube Marketer
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+07:00
Thailand
Toptal Member Since October 23, 2024

Johan started his content career at 15, writing a fanzine, and soon moved into journalism and videography. With a master's degree in film, he has gained experience as a linguistic QA tester, transcreator, and copywriter. In 2013, Johan took the first content strategy course offered online and has since led teams in senior roles across government agencies, NGOs, startups, and enterprises, achieving award-winning results.

Show More

Discover More YouTube Marketers in the Toptal Network

Start Hiring
THE TOPTAL ADVANTAGE

98% of Toptal clients choose to hire our talent after a risk-free trial.

Toptal's screening and matching process ensures exceptional talent are matched to your precise needs.

Start Hiring
Toptal in the press

... allows corporations to quickly assemble teams that have the right skills for specific projects.

Despite accelerating demand for coders, Toptal prides itself on almost Ivy League-level vetting.

Our clients
Creating an app for the game
Conor Kenney
Creating an app for the game
Leading a digital transformation
Elmar Platzer
Leading a digital transformation
Building a cross-platform app to be used worldwide
Building a cross-platform app to be used worldwide
Drilling into real-time data creates an industry game changer
Drilling into real-time data creates an industry game changer
Testimonials

How to Hire YouTube Marketers Through Toptal

1

Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
2

Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right YouTube marketer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
3

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new YouTube marketer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

EXCEPTIONAL TALENT

How We Source the Top 3% of YouTube Marketers

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

Start Hiring Today

Capabilities of YouTube Marketers

YouTube marketers are video-first digital strategists who drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversions. They craft SEO-optimized videos, manage channel growth, and execute targeted campaigns while analyzing performance metrics to enhance reach, retention, and ROI.

Content Strategy Development

Creating a high-performing YouTube channel starts with a well-defined content strategy rooted in audience insights, business goals, and platform trends. Toptal marketers build data-informed video calendars that balance evergreen content, timely releases, and narrative cohesion to drive sustainable growth.

Keyword Research

Strategic keyword research helps videos rank in search and appear in suggested content. Our marketers use platform tools and audience insights to identify high-performing terms that match user intent while improving discoverability and driving consistent, qualified traffic to each video.

Video Title and Description Optimization

Well-optimized titles and descriptions improve discoverability and help audiences quickly understand a video’s value. Toptal marketing specialists use strategic keywords and clear messaging to create metadata that aligns with YouTube’s algorithm and drives higher click-through and watch rates.

Custom Thumbnail Creation and Management

Click-through rates often depend on how quickly a thumbnail grabs attention and communicates value. Our YouTube experts design bold, visually consistent thumbnails that align with brand identity and communicate the video’s content at a glance across different devices.

CTAs for Videos

Driving audiences requires well-placed, persuasive calls to action (CTAs) throughout your video content. Toptal YouTube consultants seamlessly integrate CTAs into videos, end screens, and descriptions to encourage subscriptions, shares, clicks, and comments.

YouTube Ad Campaign Management

Driving meaningful results with YouTube Ads requires precise audience targeting and deep understanding of the platform’s ad formats. Our marketers create and manage skippable, bumper, and display ads that boost visibility and conversions while optimizing spend across key performance metrics.

Video Performance Metrics Analysis

Marketers improve content performance by understanding how viewers behave throughout each video. Toptal marketing specialists track watch time, retention, CTR, and engagement to surface patterns, uncover weak points, and refine strategies that drive sustained growth and viewer satisfaction.

Building Subscriber Communities

An engaged, loyal subscriber base transforms a YouTube channel from a content hub into a thriving community. Our marketing consultants actively engage with viewers through thoughtful comment responses, interactive content, and ongoing conversations that build trust and long-term loyalty.

Collaborations With Creators and Influencers

Influencer collaborations can expand a brand’s reach and add credibility through trusted voices. Toptal YouTube consultants identify and partner with creators who align with your audience to produce sponsored content that drives engagement and supports campaign objectives.

Trend and Algorithm Research

YouTube’s algorithms and features shift frequently, impacting how content is discovered and consumed. Our marketers stay current on platform updates, experiment with formats like Shorts, and adjust strategies to keep your content competitive and aligned with algorithmic preferences.

FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire YouTube marketers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your YouTube marketer, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right YouTube marketer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect YouTube marketers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our YouTube marketers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire YouTube marketers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched YouTube marketers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire YouTube marketers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our YouTube marketers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your YouTube marketer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

Tap Into World-class Talent

  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    All of our talent are seasoned professionals who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

  • The Right Fit

    The Right Fit

    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

  • Scale as Needed

    Scale as Needed

    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

  • Expert Talent Matching

    Expert Talent Matching

    Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.

Top YouTube Marketers Are in High Demand.

Start Hiring