Channel Manager – YouTube (Remote)

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Company DescriptionAt Forbes Advisor, our mission is to help readers turn their aspirations into reality. We arm people with trusted advice and guidance so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most.We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease. Forbes Advisor boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Forbes Advisor's global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel.Job DescriptionWe’re seeking a creative, strategic, and data-driven YouTube Channel Manager to help launch and grow a new YouTube channel from the ground up. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing the overall channel strategy, guiding content direction, and leading a team of on-camera talent and video editors. You’ll collaborate closely with our Head of Video to shape a compelling, high-impact content presence that engages aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs.This is an ideal role for a self-starter with a deep understanding of the YouTube ecosystem, a passion for content creation, and proven experience leading cross-functional video teams.Responsibilities:• Manage a new YouTube channel, defining and executing growth strategies from day one• Lead a team of video editors and on-camera talent, ensuring high-quality, on-brand content delivery• Develop and implement channel strategies focused on audience growth, engagement, and retention• Use analytics tools to conduct regular performance audits and identify growth opportunities• Optimize titles, thumbnails, tags, descriptions, and playlists based on SEO and YouTube best practices• Oversee the production pipeline, guiding video concepts based on audience trends and data insights• Manage video uploads, publishing schedules, and community engagement• Stay up to date on YouTube algorithm changes, platform features, and competitor channels• Report on key performance metrics including watch time, retention, views, CTR, and subscriber growth• Present clear, actionable insights and strategy updates to internal stakeholders• Own and hit KPIs related to channel growth, viewership, and monetization potentialExperience:• 3+ years managing or significantly contributing to the growth of successful YouTube channels.• Experience managing teams of editors and/or talent in a video production setting.• Deep knowledge of YouTube SEO analytics tools (YouTube Studio, VidIQ, TubeBuddy, etc), and content trends.• Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically in a fast-moving content environment.• Strong organizational and project management skills with an eye for detail.• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for experimentation, optimization, and ownership.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Benefits:• Competitive compensation package• Ability to work remotely• Unlimited PTO• Every third Friday of the month off• Winter break closure; the week between Christmas and New Years• Home office setup• Wellness reimbursementAdditional InformationForbes Advisor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.#LI-REMOTE #LI-NM1

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