YouTube Channel Manager (Business/Entrepreneur content)
Remote | Full-time | £30,000–£40,000
We're hiring a YouTube Channel Manager to take ownership of channel performance, optimisation and growth.
This is a hands-on role focused on maximising reach and performance, not just managing uploads.
About the company
A founder-led content business using YouTube as its primary growth channel.
The team is focused on building a high-performance content engine combining strong ideas, fast execution and constant optimisation.
The role
You'll sit between content and distribution, ensuring every video is packaged, positioned and optimised to perform.
You'll work closely with the content, design and editing teams to continuously improve output based on data.
Key responsibilities
* Manage the full YouTube publishing process (uploads, metadata, scheduling)
* Write and test multiple title options for each video
* Brief and iterate on thumbnails with the design team
* Track performance across CTR, retention, watch time and subscriber growth
* Analyse top-performing content and identify repeatable trends
* Feed performance insights back into the content team
* Maintain content calendar and ensure consistent publishing cadence
* Run testing across titles, thumbnails and formats where possible
What success looks like
* Improved CTR and video performance
* Consistent publishing with no operational gaps
* Clear, data-led recommendations that improve content
What we're looking for
* Experience managing or growing YouTube channels
* Strong understanding of YouTube analytics and performance metrics
* Ability to interpret data and turn it into action
* Proactive, ownership mindset
* Interest in creator-led businesses and entrepreneurship
SUMO are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender. As an employment agency, SUMO are fully committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all (both internally and on behalf of our clients).
Thank you for your interest in the above vacancy. Please note - due to the high volume of CVs & applications we receive, we can't always get back to everyone, although we will try our best!