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, we partner with Tier 1 studios, producers, toy companies and broadcasters worldwide, on both emerging digital-first properties and established global IP. We work by three values: trust, collaboration and transparency.
The Role
We’re hiring an experienced YouTube Channel Manager to run daily operations, strategy and performance reporting for a portfolio of partner brands, from much-loved animated franchises to new categories as we expand. You’ll report to VP Digital Partnerships working with our team in the UK and Asia and with partners worldwide. The role suits someone who is both creative and analytical, commercially minded, highly organised and comfortable managing many channels at once. You’ll get real ownership and room to grow.
What You’ll Do
- Set and deliver channel strategy across a portfolio of channels, including long-form, Shorts and playlists.
- Grow audience and revenue, optimising across key performance metrics
- Use YouTube Analytics, CMS reports and data tools for testing and growth planning.
- Write and optimise titles, descriptions, tags and metadata to suit each partner’s brand and tone.
- Own each channel’s visual identity
- Manage programming, working with studios and IP owners to ensure timely deliveries.
- Manage Content ID, claims, disputes, asset management and territory restrictions.
- Ensure compliance with Made for Kids requirements, COPPA, and brand-safety standards.
- Act as day-to-day contact for partners, including onboarding new channels.
- Regular reporting on performance to leadership and partners
- Track and report internally on platform, policy and monetisation changes and audience trends.
What You’ll Bring
- 4+ years of YouTube and social media management experience, content strategy and platform relationship management.
- Experience with kid’s content is preferred.
- Confidence with data in YouTube Analytics and Excel and the ability to turn numbers into clear recommendations.
- Experience with Content ID and rights management.
- Detailed, current knowledge of how YouTube works, from the algorithm and CMS to policies and monetisation. YouTube certification is an advantage.
- Proficiency in additional languages is desirable
- Hands-on creative skills using Photoshop and Premiere Pro for edits and compilations.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace day to day
Practical Details
- UK-based (remote), with weekly meetings in London. Must have the right to work in the UK.
8 Lions is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background.
