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Channels manager

Overview

Permanent - Media Network - London, United Kingdom

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The Role

 

We’re on the hunt for a YouTube Channel Manager who lives and breathes YouTube. This is a hands-on strategic and creative role, where you’ll lead growth across multiple owned and operated channels — shaping content strategies, running high-impact launches, and driving performance at scale. You'll collaborate with editors, content managers, and brand partners to create compelling, binge-worthy formats and manage a team of junior creatives and freelancers.

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The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing social channels, with a strong focus on YouTube, and extensive experience in growing viewership and revenues using data to drive decisions. An excellent understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and best practices for developing video assets is crucial.

 

Location: London, Remote

Engagement: Full time/Part-Time/Flexible

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Own the strategy, scheduling, and growth of Extreme’s YouTube channels

  • Lead publishing operations including titling, thumbnailing, metadata optimisation, playlists, cards, and end screens

  • Analyse performance data and use insights to inform ongoing creative direction

  • Collaborate with the production and social teams on cross-platform campaigns

  • Identify growth opportunities across formats, audience segments, and partnerships

  • Oversee A/B testing, SEO optimisation, and retention strategies

  • Manage and mentor junior team members, freelancers, and interns

  • Serve as key point of contact with external creators, athletes, and collaborators

  • Keep ahead of platform updates, audience behaviour shifts, and best practices

  • Contribute to branded content pitches and post-campaign reporting for commercial clients

 

About You

 

  • 3–5 years’ experience managing YouTube channels at a media company, digital studio, or agency

  • Proven track record of growing and optimising YouTube audiences and channels

  • Deep understanding of content strategy, SEO, thumbnails, storytelling, and analytics

  • Creative thinker with editorial instinct and a data-led mindset

  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with stakeholders, talent, and clients

  • Experience in adventure/lifestyle, documentary, sports, or creator-led content a major plus

  • Confident managing a small team or collaborating across departments

  • Tools: YouTube Studio, Google Analytics, TubeBuddy/VidIQ, Adobe Creative Suite, Looker Studio

 

Why Join Us

 

Wavelength is at the forefront of the creator-powered media revolution. With 350M fans, 20B+ annual views, and a portfolio of the most exciting niche content channels online, you’ll have the opportunity to shape how we show up to the global brand and agency world. If you're part insights nerd, part creative writer, and fully obsessed with how storytelling and data can drive revenue—this is your role.

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