YouTube Community Manager

auster; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Boxout.fm Private Limited in New Delhi seeks a YouTube Community Manager to grow and engage the audience by managing content, optimizing performance, and building meaningful interaction with subscribers.

You will plan and publish video content with cross-team collaboration, optimize titles, descriptions, and thumbnails, monitor comments, analyze data, and report insights to guide future content strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, media, marketing, or related field (preferred).
• Proven track record managing and growing a YouTube channel for a brand, org, or creator.
• Strong understanding of YouTube algorithms, SEO, monetization, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and publish video content in coordination with creative, events, and artist teams.
• Optimize video titles, descriptions, tags, and thumbnails to maximize reach.
• Maintain consistent posting schedules aligned with campaigns and releases.
• Monitor comments and audience feedback; promote respectful discussions.
• Track video performance and prepare reports with insights to improve results.
• Collaborate on SEO-friendly practices and use YouTube Shorts for wider reach.
• Coordinate with artists and event teams to capture high-quality video content.

Skills

YouTube channel management

SEO & analytics

Video editing

Content planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Media/Marketing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Capcut

Final Cut Pro

Canva

Job description

Company: Boxout.fm Private Limited and Partner entities

Type: Full Time

Boxout.fm Private Limited, founded in October 2016, is a multifaceted organization based in New Delhi, India, focused on promoting alternative music and its related cultures. As a people‑first organization, we bring communities together through our diverse range of offerings:

• Boxout.fm – the online radio station (ceased brodcasting operations in 2022)
• Event and festival organizer – including weekly event Boxout Wednesdays, Like Glue and Jazz Weekender music festival
• Creative agency and artist management – District India, providing creative services and talent representation
• Label group – managing a range of record labels to support emerging and established artists
• Partnerships and cultural entity – fostering connections and collaborations with like‑minded organizations to drive cultural growth

With our commitment to creating an inclusive environment and fostering connections among diverse communities, we are embarking on a new phase of growth and office rebuilding.

We are seeking dedicated team members to join us in our mission to champion alternative music and culture in India and South Asia.

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and striving to create an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.

Key responsibilities

The YouTube Community Manager will be responsible for growing and engaging Boxout.fm’s audience on YouTube by managing content, optimizing performance, and building meaningful interaction with subscribers. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that YouTube remains a vibrant platform for sharing music, culture, and community stories.

• Plan, schedule, and publish video content in coordination with the creative, events, and artist management teams.
• Optimize video titles, descriptions, tags, and thumbnails to maximize reach and discoverability.
• Maintain consistent posting schedules aligned with events, campaigns, and releases.

Community Engagement

• Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and audience feedback.
• Promote positive, respectful discussions in the YouTube community tab and comment sections.
• Build stronger connections between Boxout.fm, artists, and fans.

Analytics & Reporting

• Track video performance, subscriber growth, and engagement metrics.
• Prepare regular reports with insights and recommendations to improve performance.
• Identify trends and audience behaviors to guide future content strategy.
• Implement strategies to increase subscribers, watch time, and audience retention.
• Collaborate on SEO-friendly practices and leverage YouTube Shorts for wider reach.
• Work with the marketing team to cross-promote YouTube content on other social channels.
• Coordinate with artists, DJs, and event teams to capture and publish high-quality video content.
• Manage external vendors or freelance editors when needed with access to editing support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Marketing, or related field (Preferred but not required)
• A proven track record of managing and growing a specific YouTube channel (brand, organization, or creator)
• Proven experience managing a YouTube channel (brand, organization, or creator).
• Strong understanding of YouTube algorithms, SEO, monetization, and analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with video editing and design tools (Adobe Premiere, Capcut, Final Cut, or Canva).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• YouTube background is mandatory, along with a passion for alternative music, creative culture, and community building.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.