Channel Manager - Sun Sport (Casual - 6 months)

News UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media organization in the UK seeks a Channel Manager for Sun Video to optimize and grow its video presence, primarily on YouTube. The role emphasizes data-driven strategies and creative content development to enhance audience engagement. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience managing YouTube channels, showcasing skills in metadata writing and thumbnail creation. You'll be part of an ambitious video growth strategy, making a direct impact in a fast-paced environment. This is a short-term role focused on a 2-month project.

Benefits

Opportunity for creative impact

Dynamic newsroom environment

Short-term, high-impact role

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing YouTube channels.
• Proven ability to write metadata and create thumbnails.
• Strong interest in news, fashion, or sports content.

Responsibilities

• Publish content to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook.
• Develop and execute a YouTube growth strategy.
• Identify audience engagement opportunities.
• Analyse performance data to refine strategy.
• Collaborate on cross-platform promotion.

Skills

YouTube channel management

Data-driven strategies

Audience engagement

Creative content creation

Collaboration

Job description

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Job Description

The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms.

The Sun has a mass-market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond.

Your team: An iconic, dynamic storyteller with a rich heritage and a global audience in the millions, The Sun is now focusing on an exciting, video-focused strategy to engage new audiences, putting video at the heart of our journalism.

The Video Distribution team plays a central role in this transformation, working across platforms to maximise reach and impact. We are dedicated to delivering innovative, engaging video content that connects with audiences across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook. This is your chance to join a talented team at the heart of our digital growth strategy, contributing to creative and data-driven video output that shapes how millions consume content in the fast-paced digital world.

Your role:As a Channel Manager for Sun Video, you will be responsible for publishing, optimising, and growing The Sun's video presence across multiple social platforms, with a particular focus on YouTube. Working closely with the Head of Video Distribution and the Originals Video team, you will combine creativity with data-driven insights to maximise content performance, expand audience reach, and deliver measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Publish content directly to a range of social accounts (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook), maintaining a consistent brand voice.
• Collaborate with the Head of Video Distribution to develop and execute a YouTube growth strategy aligned with The Sun's editorial priorities.
• Identify opportunities to expand audience reach and increase engagement through YouTube features, including metadata optimisation, thumbnails, and strategic publishing.
• Work closely with the Originals Video team to maximise content performance and support new formats.
• Analyse performance data and audience insights to refine strategy and report regularly on channel performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective cross-platform promotion of video content.
• Deliver regular reports to internal teams, clearly communicating performance, insights, and recommendations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced & Strategic: 2+ years of experience managing YouTube channels, with a proven ability to write metadata, create thumbnails, and grow audiences.
• Data-Driven: Skilled at turning analytics into actionable publishing strategies.
• Creative & Passionate: A strong interest in one or more of News, Fashion, or Sports content, with a keen eye for what engages audiences.
• Entrepreneurial: Ideally, you have set up and run your own YouTube channel, demonstrating initiative and ownership.
• Collaborative: Able to work effectively across teams to maximise performance and reach.

Why Join Us:

• Be Part of a Digital Transformation: Play a key role in The Sun's ambitious video growth strategy, shaping the future of digital content.
• Creative Impact: Your publishing decisions and optimisation strategies will directly influence audience growth and engagement.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Work in a dynamic newsroom where innovation and experimentation are encouraged.
• Short-Term, High-Impact Role: A unique opportunity to make your mark within a leading media brand on a focused, 2-month project.