Youtube Channel Strategy Manager 6 Month FTC

London, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own post-launch YouTube channel management for priority artists and labels, coordinating cross-team support and driving platform-specific initiatives to maximize reach, engagement, and revenue.

  • Channel Ops: Serve as primary contact for artists, labels, and Relationship Managers, auditing channels and implementing improvements.
  • Campaign Enablement: Collaborate with Marketing, Audience Development, and RM to leverage YouTube for campaigns and platform-specific initiatives.
  • Account Management: Maintain records, report on key metrics, and pursue opportunities to upsell Channel Strategy services while ensuring high-touch client satisfaction.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for artists, labels, and Relationship Managers across an assigned roster of priority channels.
  • Maintain consistent and effective communication with internal teams and external partners.
  • Execute strategic post-launch initiatives across marketing, optimization, and growth activities to maximize reach, retention, revenue, and overall client satisfaction within a high touch service model.
  • Provide ongoing, hands on support including programming, optimization, analysis, reporting, content strategy, marketing support, and troubleshooting.
  • Deliver exceptional service for MCN clients and internal teams (Relationship Managers, Rights Management, Operations, and others) to ensure video related issues are resolved quickly and accurately.
  • Conduct detailed channel and video audits with actionable recommendations and implementation plans.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of digital video experience, including at least 2 years managing, programming, and optimizing YouTube channels.
  • Deep understanding of the digital ecosystem and the ability to leverage platforms such as user generated content and social media to achieve goals.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at every level, from C suite executives to interns.
  • Technically savvy, comfortable with data, and proficient in YouTube CMS, Microsoft applications, Google Workspace, and Apple applications.
  • Familiarity with Canva, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro and After Effects.
  • Strong passion for and knowledge of music; Ability to work flexibly, including outside of standard office hours when needed.

Preferred

  • Note: No additional items provided.

Benefits

  • You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
  • A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best.
  • Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
  • The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next.
  • We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There’s also time off over winter break.
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The Orchard is a full-service music distribution company operating in 47 cities worldwide. The Orchard's comprehensive artist & label services offering harnesses innovative technology, transparent data analysis, and expertise to reach fans and grow audiences. Offerings include digital and physical sales and marketing, advertising, brand partnerships, rights management, video monetization, collaborator splits and royalty accounting, publishing administration, neighboring rights, and more. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators and entrepreneurs to grow and adapt in the dynamic, global industry. For further information, visit www.theorchard.com.

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Youtube Channel Strategy Manager 6 Month FTC

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