AddressPROGRAMMING MANAGER - YOUTUBE
With Hybrid and flexible working offered
Based in the heart of Shoreditch, we are an award winning digital content agency and media network who are currently on the lookout for a Programming Manager to join our Network Team.
The Programming Manager takes on the responsibility for leading a substantial portfolio of channels and brands within a genre pod. They have a full and detailed grasp of all aspects of channel management and are able to work autonomously to deliver the business goals, as well as contribute to wider strategic development with the division’s senior management team. They require a deep and detailed knowledge of YouTube as a platform and will take full responsibility of the individual channel brands within their group, reporting into the Executive Editor, Documentaries, Nature & Scripted.
Why join us?
As a Great Places to Work certified workplace, we believe in a working environment where people can flourish, develop and reach their full potential. We deliver work sustainably, in spaces we enjoy working from and in a flexible way that helps maintain a strong work-life balance. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that encourages and values all voices - Everyone is welcome
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME
Supervise all output within the channel group to ensure it meets quality, brand and compliance standards. This output will include video, audio, image and text based content on YouTube, whilst also working with relevant Social Media Managers to support output on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok.
Utilise analytics and insights (both your own and those provided by your team and Little Dot Insights) to generate actionable changes in output and drive increases in viewing across all channels.
Ensure strong month on month growth in key YouTube channel metrics - including increased viewing, watch time, subscribers and revenue,
Grow our channels’ presence, building up share of voice and brand awareness and explore ways to grow new revenue opportunities on YouTube and emerging platforms.
Ideate and launch new channels on a regular basis, responding to changing platform priorities and market patterns.
Manage a team of Senior Content Managers and Content Managers and collaborate closely with the Executive Editor to ensure a high level of team morale, output and efficiency.
Work with the Head of Network Operations & Operations Executive to streamline working practices and ensure output is efficiently managed and maintained at required rates.
Work closely with the Director of Acquisitions & Partnerships to ensure a steady pipeline of content, providing them with data and insights to support content requests for relevant brands.
Assist the Head of Network Operations with hiring new staff, including creating job specs, conducting interviews and onboarding new starters.
Take on an additional cross-Network area of strategic responsibility (to be decided based on candidate skill set and business needs).
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Skills matter, experience is useful, attitude is everything.
- In-depth knowledge of YouTube in all aspects of channel management, as well as experience with analytics and the YouTube CMS
- In depth knowledge of content monetisation with demonstrable skills in generating new revenue opportunities in varying market conditions.
- Experience with both researching and presenting decks to senior members of staff regarding brand performance
- Proven ability to deliver high level strategic insights into platforms and trends which have had a measurable and substantial impact on performance
- People management skills when it comes to team members with varying levels of seniority and experience
- Proven ability as a team leader
- Strategic innovation and thought leadership, looking beyond day to day duties
- An ability to represent the company externally without senior management support, such as attending meetings with senior figures at a platform such as YouTube
- Exceptional attention to detail Exceptional time and project management with the ability to prioritise and delegate independently
THE PERKS OF THE JOB
Employee wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns for all roles, mental health and wellbeing programmes, enhanced gender neutral parental leave, interest free financial support and a digital nomad policy that allows you to work from abroad two weeks a year. Plus all the usuals such as pension contributions, generous annual leave, weekly socials and office perks like free yoga and health treatments!
ABOUT US
Little Dot Studios specialises in creating meaningful connections between premium content and digital audiences. Since 2013, we’ve been partnering with world-renowned brands, broadcasters, distributors and sports rights holders – helping them grow, engage and monetise digital audiences with broadcast-quality content. To learn more about us, our values and our commitments please visit our website www.littledotstudios.com for more information.
