CHANNEL MANAGER - Little Dot Studios Americas

We are recruiting for a Channel Manager to join the team to work on managing YouTube channels and social video platforms on behalf of our clients and across a range of verticals. This will cover account and client management, general video production needs, and all the day-to-day operations of the channels/platforms and working with 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. 

We are 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

• Helping to devise and implement best practice strategy for content creation and distribution to social video platforms (YouTube, Facebook, etc)
• Overseeing channel growth and implementation of audience development best-practice, including understanding client aims and how they are best met
• End-to-end producing of repurposed short-form digital content
• Managing client approvals and upload/publishing of all video content
• Attending monthly meetings with clients to assess progress and new opportunities
• Producing decks and strategy documents
• Overseeing one or more video editor/graphic designer, tasked with editing and optimizing video content for social video platforms
• Examining YouTube analytics regularly, spotting insights, and modifying content and strategy accordingly
• Ensuring impeccable use of spelling and grammar across all channels at all times
• Occasional video editing and graphic design

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
• Demonstrable experience of client management, content planning and progress reporting
• Knowledge and understanding of audience development and online SEO
• Interest in and understanding of video production and edit schedules
• Professionalism when dealing directly with clients
• Team player with a hard-working flexible attitude and interest in working in a dynamic start-up environment
• Impeccable spelling and grammar
• Some knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud edit suite
• Some knowledge of the YouTube content management system and other video platforms (bonus)

 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 unlimited PTO 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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