Manager, YouTube Optimization

Job Title

Manager, YouTube Optimization

Job Description

Dotdash Meredith is seeking a Manager of YouTube Optimization to join its growing Video Strategy team. Reporting to the Director of YouTube Optimization, the Manager will be responsible for crafting innovative thumbnail designs, expertly workshopping titles and managing several YouTube channels across a variety of genres.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Optimize and publish content (Videos & Shorts), with strong focus on thumbnails, titles, descriptions, tags, community management, etc.

• Day to day management of multiple YouTube channels across a variety of genres (including Entertainment, Food, Fashion & Beauty, etc).

• Reoptimize a vast library of content utilizing YT real-time data and internally built tools.

• Increase community interaction on the channels.

• Work closely with teammates in Development on the optimization and rollout of newly piloted series.

• Build series templates for new and existing shows.

• Manage Content ID.

Must-haves

• 5+ years of experience in managing multiple YouTube channels in the Media & Entertainment space or Multi-Channel Network. 

• Stellar Photoshop skills.

• Nimbleness is critical as we invest, grow and evolve – thrives in an environment where both collaborative and independent work is necessary.

• Exceptional understanding of, and experience in everything that goes into creating and publishing highly successful YouTube videos for digital publications, that reach massive audiences.

• A comprehensive nuts-to-bolts understanding of the YT algorithm and the critical nature of titles and thumbnails.

• Fundamental understanding of the relationship between organic viewership and monetization.

• A working knowledge of YouTube and social video trends and popular digital publishers.

• Incredibly strong communication and presentation skills.

• Ideal candidate is curious about pushing the boundaries of broadly established video ‘best practices’, and is eager to experiment.

• Foundational knowledge of YT Analytics, Tubular and Airtable.

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It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

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Pay Range

Salary: New York: $75,000.00 - $92,500.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care be