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YouTube Channel Manager

Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

$55k–$65k/yr

Mid level

Are you a wildly creative creator of scroll-busting video content? Do you have a knack for designing punchy and eye-catching thumbnails? Are you obsessed with mastering the YouTube algorithm? Come join our award-winning …

Skills: Video Editing, Thumbnail Design, YouTube Algorithm Optimization, Content Strategy, Audience Analysis

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YouTube Channel Manager

Guru Studio

Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Hybrid

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  • $55k–$65k/yr
  • Full-time
  • Health And Wellness Support, Extensive Benefits Plan, Extended Mental Health Services, Learning Opportunities, Philanthropic Initiatives
  • Posted 16d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Develop and create video content and thumbnails for global kids and family YouTube channels and social media platforms. Manage channel operations, optimize metadata, and analyze audience data to drive growth and revenue.

Requirements

Requires strong video editing and thumbnail design skills with a deep understanding of the YouTube algorithm. Candidates must be able to conduct market research and monitor analytics to inform content strategy.

Full job description

Are you a wildly creative creator of scroll-busting video content?
Do you have a knack for designing punchy and eye-catching thumbnails?
Are you obsessed with mastering the YouTube algorithm?

Come join our award-winning studio as our YouTube Channel Manager and help bring our hit shows and beloved characters to life doing what you love!

You'll help shape content strategy across a portfolio of global kids and family YouTube channels with billions of views and millions of subscribers, so we're looking for a creator who understands what it takes to build audiences at a truly global scale.

You’ll be responsible for developing and creating content, managing channel operations, and driving audience and revenue growth. You’ll also have the opportunity to leverage the assets you create onto other platforms like Reels and TikToks.

This position requires strong video editing and thumbnail design skills, along with a keen eye for analytics and trends.


Duties and Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

  • Create videos for multiple made-for-kids YouTube channels and social media accounts using a combination of editorial content, repurposed episodic footage, motion graphics, and live-action elements
  • Design eye-catching YouTube thumbnails using best practices that will drive CTR
  • Manage channel operations, monthly calendars, uploading videos, optimizing metadata
  • Conduct audience analysis, market research, and competitor benchmarking to inform content creation and optimization
  • Monitor channel analytics and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Stay up-to-date on YouTube trends and best practices

Why Join Guru?

  • We create a collaborative and creatively fulfilling work environment by promoting courage, purpose, inspiration, integrity, transparency, and empowerment as our core values
  • We take great pride in our work and we always ensure it reflects a high standard of quality and creativity
  • We encourage individuals to grow with us by offering learning opportunities that encourage skill development and growth
  • We are proud to support philanthropic initiatives that support our local and global community through our charity committee Guru Gives
  • We offer health and wellness support through an extensive benefits plan and extended mental health services and initiatives
  • We allow the flexibility to work remotely while making our downtown studio available for in-person team building and collaboration

Contract duration: Full time.

Expected compensation: $55, 000 to $65, 000, depending on experience and role requirements.

Vacancy status: This posting reflects a current vacancy that we are actively working to fill.

Guru is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that celebrates the diversity of its employees. We are dedicated to employment equity and welcome applications from people from all Indigenous groups, races, religions, genders and people with disabilities.

We are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience during our recruitment process and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible ‎environment where candidates and ‎employees feel valued and respected. Guru strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process as all other candidates. If you have a disability, you may request ‎to be accommodated at any time. Guru will work with all candidates to ‎‎accommodate individual accessibility needs to the point of undue hardship.

Guru Studio would like to thank all applicants for your interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note this is a hybrid position.

Related keywords

YouTubeContent CreationCTRMetadataReelsTikTokMotion GraphicsAudience AnalysisMarket ResearchVideo EditingThumbnail DesignDigital MarketingKids ContentSocial Media StrategyChannel Management

About Guru Studio

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We are a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling.

Industry
Animation
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
LinkedIn followers
87,403

Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. We are renowned for creating, developing and producing award-winning hit shows that captivate and inspire kids and families all over the world. For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world including the smash hit PAW Patrol, True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Pikwik Pack, Big Blue, Justin Time, Ever After High and most recently Mecha Builders, the Sesame Street animated spin-off. Our studio was also a major contributor to the Academy Award nominated animated feature The Breadwinner. At Guru, quality, original thinking, and respect for the artist’s workflow are at the core of our values. We are always looking for passionate and committed talent to join our dynamic and growing team! Please note: Guru Studio only contacts candidates through official @gurustudio.com emails and does not conduct interviews over Discord. Please be aware of recruitment scams where individuals attempt to solicit job opportunities via non official channels.

Offices: 110 Spadina Ave, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2K4, CA

AnimationCharactersConceptual DevelopmentStorytellingGame Development & Interactive ContentTelevision & Filmand DistributionArtAnimation
View all jobs at Guru Studio

About Guru Studio

LinkedInVisit site

We are a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling.

Industry
Animation
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
LinkedIn followers
87,403

Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. We are renowned for creating, developing and producing award-winning hit shows that captivate and inspire kids and families all over the world. For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world including the smash hit PAW Patrol, True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Pikwik Pack, Big Blue, Justin Time, Ever After High and most recently Mecha Builders, the Sesame Street animated spin-off. Our studio was also a major contributor to the Academy Award nominated animated feature The Breadwinner. At Guru, quality, original thinking, and respect for the artist’s workflow are at the core of our values. We are always looking for passionate and committed talent to join our dynamic and growing team! Please note: Guru Studio only contacts candidates through official @gurustudio.com emails and does not conduct interviews over Discord. Please be aware of recruitment scams where individuals attempt to solicit job opportunities via non official channels.

Offices: 110 Spadina Ave, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2K4, CA

AnimationCharactersConceptual DevelopmentStorytellingGame Development & Interactive ContentTelevision & Filmand DistributionArtAnimation
View all jobs at Guru Studio

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