Vice President, YouTube Strategy Channel Lead

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$105K/yr – $185K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute the YouTube strategy and programming for growth, spanning SEO, discovery, and editorial planning, with KPI governance and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Define and drive channel growth through programming and publishing cadences
  • Optimize titles, thumbnails, and discovery through data-driven experiments
  • Partner with creative, editorial, and product teams to scale impact

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute a comprehensive YouTube channel strategy that drives sustainable growth in reach, engagement, watch time, and subscribers—across SEO, discovery, and geo considerations.
  • Own the programming roadmap across long-form, Shorts, and live: franchises/series, formats, content mix, and editorial POV; build an editorial operating model: content calendar, publishing cadence, seasonal tentpoles, playlist architecture, and cross-channel content packaging.
  • Lead optimization for SEO/AEO and in-feed discovery: titles, descriptions, tags, thumbnails, chaptering, and end screens—grounded in audience intent and performance data.
  • Run structured experiments (e.g., thumbnail/title A/B testing, format tests, timing tests) to improve CTR, average view duration, audience retention, and session growth; analyze performance in YouTube Studio and related analytics tools; translate insights into clear programming decisions and creative feedback.
  • Set, track, and socialize KPIs (subscriber growth, watch time, CTR, retention, returning viewers, etc.), delivering regular reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Partner with creative teams from briefing through post-production to ensure content is best-in-class, on-brand, and aligned to legal/compliance guidelines.
  • Represent CCB Social as the primary YouTube strategy owner in cross-functional forums and pilots, including AEO/GEO testing.
  • Share platform learnings and playbooks across editorial and social teams to drive consistency, speed, and scale.
  • Build community and loyalty through comment strategy, moderation, Community posts, and creator-style engagement that supports a positive environment.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with YouTube product/editorial teams, staying ahead of new features, betas, and platform changes.

Requirements

  • Proven experience owning and growing a YouTube channel with measurable results
  • 7+ years managing professional social channels and editorial programming; Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Deep understanding of YouTube algorithms, search/discovery, SEO/geo strategy, analytics, and audience development; demonstrated ability to craft high-performing titles, descriptions, and thumbnails grounded in audience intent and experimentation.
  • Strong fluency in video workflows (pre-pro, production, post); able to edit or provide crisp, actionable creative feedback.
  • Excellent writing and editorial judgment (clarity, accuracy, tone, and detail orientation).
  • Proven ability to manage direct reports and influence senior stakeholders across high-visibility workstreams.
  • Data-driven mindset with strong communication and presentation skills (turning insights into decisions): experience with content management/scheduling tools (e.g., Sprinklr) and major social platforms.
  • Passion for personal finance and helping people make smarter money decisions.
  • Establish a clear channel strategy, measurable KPI framework, and operating cadence.
  • Launch/scale repeatable formats that improve retention and returning viewership; demonstrate sustained improvements in key metrics (CTR, watch time, retention) through disciplined testing.

Preferred

  • Experience within financial services, media, news, or content-driven organizations.
  • Familiarity with accessibility best practices (captions, metadata, inclusive design).
  • Graphic design and/or public relations experience.
  • 3+ years owning channel strategy for a brand or publisher

Benefits

  • comprehensive health care coverage
  • on-site health and wellness centers
  • a retirement savings plan
  • backup childcare
  • tuition reimbursement
  • mental health support
  • financial coaching and more
  • Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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