YOUTUBE CHANNEL MANAGER

Studio City; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio City is seeking an experienced YouTube Channel Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, publishing, and optimization of multiple client channels. The role requires deep knowledge of YouTube Studio, strong instincts for titles and metadata, and the ability to manage a high volume of content.

You will work with the YouTube Strategy team to execute channel strategies, monitor analytics, and implement A/B testing for thumbnails and metadata to maximize reach and engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in digital media or direct YouTube management.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience handling high-volume content and tight publishing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Write SEO-conscious titles, descriptions, and chapters for new uploads.
• Publish and schedule long-form videos, Shorts, and playlists across channels.
• Moderate community comments and manage Community tab interactions.
• Track deliveries, approvals, and publishing schedules with internal teams.
• Coordinate thumbnail design, A/B tests, and metadata optimizations.
• Identify opportunities to improve metadata, thumbnails, and playlists.
• Pull and organize analytics to support optimization initiatives.
• Manage high-volume workflows with efficient processes.

Skills

YouTube Studio

SEO & Metadata

Content Scheduling

Publish & Monetization

Channel Analytics

Job description

Studio City is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented YouTube Channel Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations, publishing, and optimization of multiple client YouTube channels.

Working closely with our YouTube Strategy team, this role requires deep knowledge of YouTube Studio, strong instincts for titles and metadata, and the ability to efficiently manage a high volume of content.

The ideal candidate combines technical platform expertise, creative judgment, and exceptional organization to execute channel strategies and maximize content performance.

Core Responsibilities

• Video Optimization & Metadata: Write compelling, SEO-conscious titles, descriptions, and chapters for new uploads and existing video libraries. Optimize videos to improve discoverability, click-through rates, and overall performance.
• Channel Management & Publishing: Independently manage the day-to-day operations of assigned YouTube channels, including uploading and scheduling long-form videos, Shorts, and other content, managing playlists, end screens, monetization settings, and other YouTube Studio features.
• Community Management: Moderate and reply to comments, manage the Community tab (polls, text updates, behind-the-scenes), and handle live stream chats.
• Content Tracking & Coordination: Monitor content deliveries, approval status, and publishing schedules, coordinating with internal teams and clients to ensure videos are published accurately and on time.
• Thumbnail Coordination & A/B Testing: Collaborate with the YouTube Strategy team and thumbnail designers to develop effective title and thumbnail combinations, manage thumbnail uploads, and execute A/B tests to improve video performance.
• Library Optimization: Identify and execute opportunities to improve existing content through updated metadata, thumbnails, chapters, end screens, playlists, and other YouTube features.
• Analytics & Reporting: Pull and organize YouTube Studio analytics, monitor key performance metrics, and assist the YouTube Strategy team with identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Workflow & Efficiency: Manage a high volume of content across multiple client channels, leveraging AI-assisted tools and streamlined workflows to maintain speed, accuracy, and consistency.

Key Skills & Requirements

• YouTube Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with YouTube Studio, including advanced publishing features, metadata optimization, playlists, end screens, A/B testing, channel settings, and analytics.
• Title Writing & SEO: Strong instincts for crafting engaging, accurate, search-friendly YouTube titles and descriptions that balance audience appeal with discoverability.
• Organization & Efficiency: Ability to independently manage multiple channels, track simultaneous content deliveries, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail across high-volume workflows.
• Platform Knowledge: Deep understanding of YouTube best practices, audience behavior, and the differences between long-form videos, Shorts, and livestreams.
• Experience: Typically requires 3 to 5+ years in digital media, video strategy, or direct YouTube management.

*** This position is remote but must be within the New York or surrounding area.