Moonbug is seeking an experienced Director to run the day-to-day YouTube channel operations, management and analytical reporting for several of our properties to support wider business objectives to grow subscribers etc. You will be working with some of the biggest brands on YouTube. You will be based in our London office and work closely with the team in Los Angeles.

The successful candidate will be a creative thinker and people manager who can juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on organization and meticulous attention to detail. This is a demanding and fast-paced role with growth potential that requires curiosity and significant initiative. The candidate will manage a team of channel managers and will be the UK arm of the Video Labs team working closely with their counterparts in Los Angeles.

Moonbug's Channel Management team is expected to be expert in our managed content and perform competitive analysis to gain an understanding of how we can improve and grow our channels. The Director of Channels will be expected to manage the team performing YouTube channel management, viewership analysis and to build and execute against strategies as a part of the Video Labs management team and provide information to guide programming, marketing, and investment decisions going forward.

The candidate will manage relationships with a small set of external partners and internal stakeholders such as the franchise general management, production, creative and marketing teams. They will understand how their channels fit into the larger Moonbug network and develop effective cross-promotion strategies that ensure mutual benefit to all parties.

Responsibilities:
* Identify commercial and YouTube operations strategy as part of the Video Labs senior management group
* Turn strategy into planning with the YouTube Channel Management team and take accountability of delivery of those plans against content performance and commercial targets
* Management and development of the team structure and individual reports' objectives and annual development plans
* Oversight of the annual Internship Programme for Channel Management - 10-15 interns per year
* Run the day-to-day operation of a channel management team, overseeing multiple YouTube channels and brands as well as managing multiple channels
* Oversee content schedules and track content production to ensure deadlines are met
* Oversee the uploading of content across multiple brand franchises and channels, ensuring channels adhere to YouTube best practices
* Create performance updates for the wider team and company
* Interrogate data to deliver actionable insights and strategies for growth
* Organize and lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders to present channel activities and performance
* Keeping up to date with YouTube platform developments, trends and training

Requirements
* A proven track record in team management and development in a similarly fast-paced environment
* 3+ years of experience in YouTube content strategy and platform relationship management
* 5+ years YouTube channel management experience
* YouTube Certified, with a deep and current knowledge of the YouTube platform
* Knowledge of YouTube Content ID a major plus
* Knowledge of paid advertising and Google Ads a major plus
* Experience working with animation/children's content is preferred but not required
* Proficiency in image manipulation and video editing using Adobe Creative Suite is helpful
* Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets for building revenue forecasts and budgets for new and existing content series
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office
* Additional languages are a major asset but not essential
* Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits
* Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
* Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
* Wellness Resources
* Others