Social Media Manager_Youtube Specialist

Job Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a YouTube Channel Manager to oversee content strategy and channel management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field, with at least 3 years of experience in managing YouTube channels and a strong understanding of SEO and analytics. This role also involves social media management across platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing YouTube channels with measurable growth.
• Ability to coordinate with creative and technical teams.
• Knowledge of video editing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the YouTube channel: publishing, optimizing, and analyzing content.
• Execute content strategy to grow audience engagement.
• Collaborate with team members for high-quality video production.

Skills

YouTube channel management

SEO understanding

Social media campaign execution

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

YouTube Studio

TubeBuddy

VidIQ

Google Analytics

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field
• 3+ years managing YouTube channels with measurable growth (Proven experience)
• Strong understanding of YouTube algorithm, SEO, and analytics.
• Familiarity with tools such as YouTube Studio, TubeBuddy, VidIQ, and Google Analytics
• Experience creating and executing social media campaigns across platforms.
• Excellent communication, writing, and project management skills
• Ability to work with creative and technical teams to produce high-quality video content
• Knowledge of video editing tools is a plus (basic or coordination with editors)

Duties

• YouTube Channel Management
• Develop and execute a content strategy to grow our YouTube audience and engagement
• Manage day-to-day operations of the YouTube channel: publishing, optimizing, and analyzing content
• Collaborate with video editors, graphic designers, and content creators for high-quality, engaging videos
• Conduct keyword and competitor research to improve SEO and video discoverability
• Optimize thumbnails, titles, descriptions, and tags for maximum performance
• Monitor trends and adapt content to align with what performs well on the platform
• Analyze channel performance using YouTube Analytics and report KPIs regularly
• Manage playlists, channel art, and featured content to enhance user experience
• Social Media Management (Other Platforms)
  • Plan and schedule content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter)
  • Coordinate cross-platform promotions for video content
  • Monitor social media trends and respond to community engagement