Content Manager (YouTube + Short-form)

Content Manager (YouTube + Short-form)

Full-Time | Video Production, Editing, Social Media, YouTube

Company Overview

High Performance Aviation, LLC & CXO MX, LLC

Conroe, Texas

High Performance Aviation is a leading aircraft brokerage committed to delivering exceptional client experiences and operational excellence. CXO MX provides aircraft maintenance services with the same commitment to quality. Based at Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (KCXO), we are expanding our digital presence through video content and social media to connect with aviation enthusiasts and clients nationwide.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: On-site in Conroe, TX (at Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport)
• Travel: This role may occasionally travel with leadership as needed (conferences, events, business meetings); company covers all trip costs (flights, hotels, meals)

What You'll Do

As our Content Manager, you'll take full ownership of planning, filming, editing, and publishing video content across all platforms. This is a hands-on role with a focus on growing our audience and showcasing the aviation industry. You'll work directly with leadership to create compelling long-form YouTube videos and daily short-form content for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Primary Responsibilities

• Content Planning: Research topics, craft hooks and outlines, manage the content calendar
• Production: Film and direct video shoots, capture B-roll, coordinate with talent
• Post-Production: Edit long-form videos (8-15 min) and shorts (15-60s) with strong pacing and storytelling
• Publishing: Create titles, thumbnails, descriptions, and end screens; post natively on all platforms
• Performance: Monitor analytics, iterate based on data, and drive continuous improvement
• Team Management: Manage contractors as needed (thumbnail designers, captioners)
• Asset Management: Build and maintain searchable footage libraries, templates, and brand resources

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Portfolio with long-form and short-form videos you fully owned
• Strong editing skills with excellent pacing, captions, and storytelling instincts
• YouTube expertise (titles, thumbnails, retention tactics, analytics)
• Proficiency with Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro
• Experience with collaboration tools (Frame.io, Dropbox, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• On-site availability in Conroe, TX with flexibility for travel

Preferred Qualifications

• After Effects or motion graphics experience
• Audio production and mixing skills
• Drone and gimbal operation
• Experience with Descript, CapCut, or similar tools
• Interest in aviation and entrepreneurship

What We Offer

Professional Development

• Direct Impact: See your work shape our brand presence and audience growth
• Collaborative Ownership: Drive content execution with shared strategic input
• Diverse Challenges: Exposure to aviation, business development, and digital marketing
• Learning Opportunities: Stay ahead with modern content creation practices

Benefits

We invest in our team well beyond a paycheck. Full-time employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match (launching 2026)
• Group health insurance — the company pays 50% of the employee's premium
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation that grows with tenure — 10 days (years 1–4), 15 days at 5 years, and 20 days at 10 years, granted up front each January
• 3 paid sick days per year, separate from vacation
• 8 paid holidays , including the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Paid  birthday and work-anniversary half-days
• 2 weeks of paid parental leave
• Company-paid  certifications, recurrent training (e.g., IA), and testing fees
• Employee referral bonus — $1,000, or $2,000 for licensed roles

Most benefits begin after the 90-day introductory period; group medical begins after the plan's waiting period.

Application Process

Ready to Join Our Team?

We're looking for a content creator who thrives in a fast-moving environment, has strong creative instincts, and wants to build something from the ground up.

Next Steps

1. Submit Your Application: Send your resume and portfolio links
2. Share Your Best Work: Include your 2 best edits (1 long-form, 1 short) that you fully owned
3. Record a 60-Second Video: Tell us why you'd be a good fit and share your favorite non-fiction book
4. Include Details: List the tools/software you are most comfortable with, and earliest start date