Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) seeks a YouTube Channel Project Manager (freelance) to join our growing company in the national broadcast television and digital content space. This is a part-time, temporary role lasting up to six months. This position is responsible for content delivery and management of HMPG’s Series-branded YouTube Channels.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Global Licensing & Distribution.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of channel(s), including video uploads, metadata optimization, thumbnail creation, and playlist organization.
Assist in defining and executing channel strategy.
Implement and maintain SEO best practices to increase discoverability and organic growth.
Track and analyze channel performance metrics, providing regular reports and insights to inform content strategy and optimization. Stay up to date with YouTube trends, best practices, platform updates, and industry news.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a YouTube Channel Manager, preferably with long-form content.
Strong understanding of YouTube algorithms, SEO, and audience growth strategies.
Demonstrated success in launching, managing, and growing YouTube channels.
Proficiency in video editing and graphic design software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Must have access to reliable high-speed internet.

Education

Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience. HMPG is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

The pay range for this role is $31.25 to $50.00 hourly. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, geographical location, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

About Company

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) , a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services. HMPG produces hundreds of hours of programming annually across linear, streaming, digital and social media platforms for domestic and international distribution in nearly 100 countries. Its popular shows include the Emmy® Award-winning educational/informational (E/I) programming blocks airing weekends nationwide including “Weekend Adventure,” on ABC stations; “CBS WKND,” on the CBS Network; “The More You Know,” on the NBC Network; “One Magnificent Morning,” on The CW Network; “Mi Telemundo” on the Telemundo Network and “Go Time” on independent stations. HMPG also produces and/or distributes a diverse slate of other programming and content including Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien, America’s #1 nationally syndicated public affairs news magazine; Consumer Reports TV, and the company’s dedicated FAST channels Xplore, The Jack Hanna Channel and Rovr Pets, available on some of the most popular smart TVs and streaming platforms. HMPG has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Charlotte. HMPG is represented by United Talent Agency.

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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