Full-Time YouTube Channel Manager

Coordinate the day-to-day publication of TED content on TED’s main YouTube channel, youtube.com/TED

Produce and edit: YouTube-first original video content, including Shorts and creator collaborations; video thumbnails; and thematic livestreams, drawing on the archive of past TED Talks to match the current moment in the world and on the platform

Write and edit compelling copy reflective of YouTube best practices and aimed at improving content performance

Lead data tracking and YouTube analytics efforts, measuring and communicating progress to internal and external teams, and optimizing strategy for search and discovery of TED content

Collaborate on unique-to-YouTube marketing efforts for new products and initiatives at TED

Partner with other internal publishing teams at TED, including TEDx and TED-Ed

Monitor and develop a robust audience strategy for YouTube to deepen community engagement

Edit and proofread English-language subtitles so talks are accessible upon publishing

Manage the day-to-day relationship with digital product teams internally at TED and externally at YouTube

3-4 years of digital media experience, including managing a large (10K+ subscribers) YouTube channel

Short-form digital video creation and editing experience, including scripting, storytelling and optimization, preferably using Premiere or Final Cut Pro X

Experience using digital content management systems and the ability and enthusiasm to learn new software

Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to shift between contexts, from brainstorming TED Talk headlines to engaging with audience comments

Super organized with precise attention to detail

Ability to pass a writing and video editing test

DESIRED Fluency in a second language other than English, especially one of the following: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese Simplified, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish

Experience in data or database management and project management tools

Community management or customer service background

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