SENIOR CHANNEL MANAGER - Little Dot Studios Americas
Los Angeles, CA 90045
About the Job
We are recruiting for a Senior Channel Manager to join the team to work on leading a team managing YouTube channels and social video platforms on behalf of our clients, and across a range of verticals. This will cover senior account and client management, general video production needs, and all the day-to-day operations of the channels/platforms and working with channel managers, editors, coordinators and designers to help create video content. All applicants should be able to show demonstrable interest in online video and social media, and experience in building and maintaining client relationships.
Little Dot Studios is a digital content studio and broadcaster, specializing in distribution and monetization of video content across YouTube and all social platforms, as well as production of original and brand-funded video content. We manage YouTube channels and social video for over 100 global TV brands, from Gordon Ramsay to Formula E. We also produce original and branded video content, and have launched several award-winning branded campaigns. We have offices in London, Munich, Berlin and Los Angeles.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME
- Leading and managing a team of YouTube channel managers, editors, designers and coordinators
- Devising, overseeing the implementing high level strategic campaigns for content creation and distribution on YouTube and other social platforms
- Overseeing multiple projects at once, maintaining high level relationships with key clients
- Pitching for new business opportunities
- An expert in YouTube audience growth and digital rights management
- Experience in producing content online, and a high understanding of best practice editorial guidance for online video production
- Overseeing channel growth and implementation of audience development best-practice, including understanding client aims and how they are best met
- Leading weekly and monthly meetings with clients to assess progress and new opportunities and present analytics reports
- Producing decks and strategy documents, and supporting in pitches for new business opportunities
- Expert guidance in YouTube analytics, and able to educate others around them on best practices
- Ensuring impeccable use of spelling and grammar across all channels at all times
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Skills matter, experience is useful, attitude is everything.
- A clear passion for online media and understanding of best-practice for video on YouTube and social media
- Expert knowledge of the YouTube content management system and other video platforms
- Demonstrable experience of senior client management, content planning and strategy, and progress reporting
- Expert and demonstrable knowledge and understanding of audience development and online SEO
- Demonstrable understanding of video production and edit schedules
- High level of professionalism when dealing directly with clients
- Team leader with a hard-working flexible attitude and interest in working in a dynamic start-up environment
- Impeccable spelling and grammar
- Some knowledge/understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud edit suite
Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels at Little Dot Studios, which reflect our varied digital audiences and communities we work and live in. We aim to ensure every staff member and freelancer, in particular those from underrepresented groups, experience Little Dot in a way that allows them to realize their full potential.
AT LITTLE DOT STUDIOS YOU CAN...
Stay healthy with a monthly health & wellness stipend and free access to counseling sessions
Enjoy regular Happy Hours, treats and events with your team
⏱ Plan ahead with a 401K retirement fund
Support your family with medical, dental & vision insurance
Invest in your growth both personally & professionally with our Learning & Development Program
Work flexibly with our hybrid working environment, with access to co-working locations and monthly reimbursement for home tech expenses
✈️ Take flex time off for vacations, family time, or mental health days
Enjoy long summer weekends by working half days on Friday
Little Dot Studios is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, registered domestic partner status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please inform LDS if you need assistance to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. LDS will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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