YouTube Channel Manager

Animaj is a next-generation media company that brings high-quality and inspiring brands to Kids and Families worldwide.

We acquire and transform high-quality IPs into multi-platform franchises , using a digital-first and AI-driven approach.

Our content, produced independently, aims to inspire children to dream, explore, and create.

To bring this vision to life, we have so far raised €100m in debt and equity (from renowned VC investors incl.
LeftLane, XAnge and Daphni) and already acquired 3 IPs
- including our flagship, Pocoyo
- a symbol of European excellence
- with more to come.

Job Description

As YouTube Channel Manager at Animaj, you’re joining a mission to build a global kids’ franchise. You'll be at the core of our digital-first strategy, with a clear objective:
to turn Animaj-owned IPs into global hits on the world’s leading platform for kids and families, YouTube.

Your challenge?
To blend creativity with strategic insight .
You’ll shape the YouTube experience for our audience, using storytelling , data- driven decisions, and platform expertise to build a brand that kids love and parents trust.

This role is more than just expertise; it’s about shaping an editorial and brand vision .
You'll take ownership of channel management , from content strategy to execution.
Every detail, from video uploads to crafting compelling thumbnails, plays a part in making our content a meaningful part of children's daily lives.

Animaj’s YouTube Channel Managers are expected to become experts in our managed content and perform competitive analysis to gain an understanding of how we can improve and grow our channels.

Candidates will be expected to perform ongoing YouTube viewership analysis using multiple analytics tools in order to validate existing strategies and provide information to guide programming, marketing, and investment decisions going forward.

Based in Paris , you will be part of an international team, all united by a shared goal:
to innovate, inspire, and empower children through the transformative power of content.

Responsibilities

YouTube Channel Management:
Manage our YouTube channels, including uploading videos, streamlining and optimizing metadata, and the holistic management of content and playlists.
Your contribution will ensure that our channels have a consistent publishing strategy, offering engaging and relevant content for our audience.

Dynamic Channel Optimisation:
Maximize the performance of our channels by working on their SEO, analysing video performance, and optimising metadata to increase content impressions, average view duration, and watch time.

Creative Design:
Create graphic designs for our brands on YouTube (thumbnails, banners, etc.), meticulously crafted according to our highest quality standards and the graphic guidelines set for each of our brands.

Cross-Platform Integration :
Ensure consistency in IP’s branding and content across multiple digital platforms.

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Preferred Experience

Proven track record with 3+ years managing high-performing YouTube channels focused on Kids and Family audiences.

YouTube Certified , with a deep and current knowledge of the YouTube platform; knowledge of Content ID

Proficiency in English is a MUST, and in other languages a plus, along with proven experience in a multinational environment.

Skilled in Photoshop , Illustrator , Indesign & Adobe Premiere Pro; familiarity with Adobe After Effects is a bonus.

Strong experience in branding , typography , and design , with a focus on Animated Content and Live Action for Kids.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Exceptional attention to details with a keen eye for aesthetics.

Entrepreneurial spirit with desire to design and implement system/process improvements.

Appeal for Kids Content , new technologies , AI , and emerging digital consumption habits

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Previous experience curating FAST channels is a plus.

Recruitment Process

Interview with the Director of YouTube channels (60’)

Case Study

Case Study debrief Interview with our Head of Editorial and Content Marketing (45’)

Interview with our Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer (30’)

Stock Options
- We want our early employees to participate fully in Animaj's success.

Health Care
- We provide totally subsidised/covered health care.

Remote Policy
- Dedicated to your work-life balance, we offer 2 days remote and 3 days per week at the office.
Why?
Because we think that magic occurs when people work together, but we also believe that there are times when you need to be able to work without interruption.

Work environment
- A stimulating workplace that fosters creativity, autonomy, and leadership.

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