YouTube Channel Executive

Job Description

Job Title: YouTube Channel ExecutiveType: Full-TimeExperience: 2+ years in YouTube Channel Optimization & SEO About the Role:We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-driven YouTube Channel Executive to help manage the day-to-day operations, publishing, and growth of our YouTube channel. This role bridges creativity and execution, ensuring videos go live smoothly, are SEO-optimized, visually appealing, and backed by analytics.You’ll play a key role in ensuring our content reaches the right audience at the right time - and help scale the channel’s growth, engagement, and impact. Key Responsibilities:Channel Management: Oversee upload schedules, publishing, and backend hygiene of the channel.Metadata Optimization: Write/optimize titles, descriptions, tags, and end screens for SEO and viewer retention.Thumbnail Coordination: Work with designers and editors to finalize high-performing thumbnails based on data insights and trends.Performance Tracking: Monitor analytics (CTR, retention, views, subs) and generate weekly reports to identify what’s working and what’s not.Content Calendar: Maintain and update the content calendar, ensuring timelines are met and videos go live on schedule.Cross-Function Collaboration: Coordinate with writers, editors, designers, and marketing teams to ensure smooth execution from script to publish.Audience Engagement: Monitor comments, respond to viewer feedback, and relay insights to the content team.Competitor Benchmarking: Track competitor channels, emerging trends, and content formats to inform future strategy. Qualifications:2- 4 years of experience managing YouTube channels or digital content platforms.Strong understanding of YouTube Studio, Analytics, and platform algorithms.Familiarity with SEO, thumbnails, CTR, retention metrics, and video optimization.Excellent communication and coordination skills - able to work across multiple teams and timelines.Proficiency with tools like TubeBuddy, vidIQ, Notion, Google Workspace, and Excel/Sheets.Basic understanding of video editing/post-production is a bonus. Bonus Points If You:Have grown a YouTube channel from scratch or scaled one past 100K subscribers.Are comfortable suggesting titles, thumbnails, or video ideas based on data.Are passionate about storytelling, pop culture, education, or niche content areas.Have experience working with creators, influencers, or brand-led content teams.Are obsessed with YouTube trends, algorithm changes, and growth hacks.