The Role
- Take full ownership of the day-to-day management of YouTube channels, including content planning, editing, scheduling, publishing and optimisation
- Edit long-form and Shorts content using Premiere Pro and After Effects, tailoring each edit to the format, audience and platform behaviour
- Package every upload for performance, titles, thumbnails, descriptions, chapters, playlists and end screens, creating thumbnails in Photoshop to a consistently high standard
- Plan, set up and deliver live streams end to end, including technical set-up, scheduling, on-the-day monitoring and troubleshooting, and post-stream repurposing
- Act as lead publisher on key event days, coordinating with the wider content team and the client to deliver timely, accurate and engaging output
- Build and maintain the channel's content calendar, aligned with the sporting calendar and client objectives
- Drive channel growth and monetisation, optimising for click-through rate, retention and watch time, and working with the client to maximise platform revenue opportunities
- Manage rights and brand safety on the channel, including copyright claims, Content ID and use of third-party footage, in line with client guidelines
- Manage the channel's community, moderating comments and live chat, posting community updates and spotting engagement opportunities
- Track and analyse channel performance, test and learn (e.g. thumbnail and title testing), and provide context and insight for client reporting
- Act as the day-to-day point of contact for the client on YouTube, contributing to ideation sessions, planning and review meetings
- Stay ahead of YouTube platform updates, features and trends, sharing best practice with the wider agency
Who We Need
- Proven experience managing and scaling high-performing YouTube channels, ideally within sport for a club, league, governing body or major rightsholder
- Great understanding of YouTube best practice, including packaging, retention, thumbnails and titles
- Demonstrable experience setting up and managing live streams, including use of streaming software (e.g. Grabyo)
- Strong editing capability in Premiere Pro and After Effects, across long-form and Shorts
- Proficiency in Photoshop for thumbnail creation
- Strong knowledge of, and passion for, sport across both men's and women's sport, and an understanding of how sports fans engage with content on YouTube
- Commercial mindset, with experience optimising content for platform revenue as well as reach
- Strong communication skills and experience working with clients or senior stakeholders
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings in line with the sporting calendar, including regular live event days
What We're Looking For
- Data analytics capabilities, including YouTube Studio and third-party analytics tools
- Working knowledge of YouTube copyright, Content ID and rights management
- Experience working with AI clipping tools
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave
- Birthday day off
- Private healthcare
- Regular performance and salary reviews
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