8 Lions Entertainment is a London-based data-led IP studio for the next era of fandom-led entertainment, building and scaling entertainment brands into globally resonant franchises. Powered by a growing YouTube portfolio, the company partners with Tier 1 studios, producers, toy companies and broadcasters worldwide, on both emerging digital-first properties and established global IP.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Director to lead the day-to-day operation, strategy and performance reporting of our YouTube, Tiktok and other social media channels portfolio, with a clear focus on growing audiences, engagement and revenue. You'll build and manage a team of channel managers, work with some of the most iconic properties, and be a key voice within our team and externally with our partners. This is a full-time, remote role for someone based in the UK, with travel to London for team and partner meetings. It suits a creative thinker and hands-on manager who is highly organised, has a sharp eye for detail and thrives in a fast-moving business.
What You'll Do
- Set operations and commercial strategy with the leadership team and deliver against KPIs.
- Lead and develop our global channel management team.
- Run day-to-day operations across our channels network, overseeing client relationship management, scheduling, reporting, adherence to best practices.
- Report on channel performance to the wider business and key clients.
- Tracking of competitor data translating to actionable insights.
- Stay ahead of platform changes and trends.
- On-going testing of in-house tech tools for further development.
- Represent 8 Lions at various industry events when required.
What You'll Bring
- YouTube and social channel management experience, content strategy and platform relationship management.
- A proven track record of managing and developing teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills for building revenue projections and budgets.
- Experience with kid’s content preferred.
- Proficiency of YouTube Analytics and Content ID, Adobe Creative Cloud, Tubular Labs, MS office suite etc.
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