Lead YouTube Video Editor - Australia and New Zealand
Freedom Property Investors · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- On site
- Full-time
- A$120,000 / year
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Job highlights
- Own YouTube channel growth and content strategy.
- Analyze data to identify growth opportunities.
- Plan and ideate high-performing video content.
- Optimize titles, thumbnails, and descriptions.
- Collaborate with creative and production teams.
About the role
About the Role:
We are looking for a data-driven YouTube Channel Manager who can take full ownership of channel growth, content strategy, and performance. This role is highly focused on analytics, ideation, and scaling channels, rather than video editing. You will work closely with editors and content teams to ensure videos are optimized for maximum reach, engagement, and retention.
Key Responsibilities
1. Channel Growth & Strategy
- Own and execute the overall YouTube growth strategy
- Identify opportunities to scale views, subscribers, and watch time
- Develop content frameworks and repeatable formats
2. Content Planning & Ideation
- Generate high-performing video ideas based on trends, competitors, and data
- Plan weekly/monthly content calendars
- Work with scriptwriters/editors to ensure strong hooks and storytelling
3. Analytics & Performance Tracking
- Deep dive into YouTube Analytics (CTR, retention, watch time, drop-offs)
- Identify patterns and optimize underperforming content
- Provide actionable insights to improve future videos
4. Packaging & Optimization
- Guide thumbnails, titles, and descriptions for maximum CTR
- Run A/B testing on titles and thumbnails
- Ensure all uploads follow YouTube SEO best practices
5. Collaboration & Execution
- Coordinate with video editors, designers, and other stakeholders
- Ensure timely publishing and consistency
- Maintain quality control across all uploads
Must-Have Requirements
- 5–10 years of professional video editing experience
- Proven experience managing and growing YouTube channels (long form video)
- Strong understanding of YouTube algorithm, trends, and audience behavior
- Experience with tools like YouTube Studio, VidIQ, TubeBuddy, etc.
- Ability to interpret data and turn it into actionable strategies
- Strong content sense (what works, what doesn’t, and why)
- Experience working remotely and collaborating with distributed teams
Nice to Have
- Experience working with large or fast-scaling channels
- Exposure to multiple niches (education, business, storytelling, etc.)
- Basic understanding of editing workflows (not hands-on)
- Experience with YouTube automation or content scaling models
Benefits
- Competitive Salary + Super
- Clear path for career growth and development
Key skills/competency
- YouTube Channel Management
- Content Strategy
- YouTube Analytics
- SEO Optimization
- Data Interpretation
- Video Idea Generation
- Audience Behavior Analysis
- Collaboration
- Performance Tracking
- Content Planning
Skills & topics
- YouTube Channel Manager
- YouTube Growth
- Content Strategy
- YouTube Analytics
- SEO
- Data Analysis
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Audience Engagement
- Content Planning
- VidIQ
- TubeBuddy
- YouTube Studio
- Sydney Jobs
- Full-time
- Marketing Manager
- Social Media Manager
- Content Creator
- Online Video
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your YouTube channel growth and data analysis experience.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include links to YouTube channels you've managed and grown.
- Quantify your achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate impact on views, subscribers, and watch time.
- Understand their niche: Research Freedom Property Investors' content and target audience.
- Prepare for analytics questions: Be ready to discuss your approach to YouTube data.
Technical preparation
Master YouTube Studio analytics dashboards.,Practice with VidIQ and TubeBuddy features.,Analyze competitor content for trends.,Develop A/B testing strategies for thumbnails.
Behavioral questions
Describe a channel growth success story.,How do you handle underperforming content?,How do you collaborate with remote teams?,Tell us about optimizing video packaging.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the YouTube Channel Manager role at Freedom Property Investors?
- The primary focus for this YouTube Channel Manager role at Freedom Property Investors is on channel growth, content strategy, and performance analysis, rather than hands-on video editing.
- What kind of experience is essential for this YouTube Channel Manager position?
- Essential experience includes 5-10 years in video editing, proven YouTube channel management and growth, understanding the YouTube algorithm, and proficiency with tools like YouTube Studio, VidIQ, or TubeBuddy.
- What are the key responsibilities of the YouTube Channel Manager at Freedom Property Investors?
- Key responsibilities include owning the YouTube growth strategy, identifying scaling opportunities, planning content, analyzing performance data, optimizing video packaging (titles, thumbnails), and collaborating with internal teams.
- Does Freedom Property Investors offer remote work for this YouTube Channel Manager role?
- While the role requires experience working remotely and collaborating with distributed teams, the job is listed as in-office in Sydney. It's advisable to clarify the exact work arrangement with the hiring manager.
- What benefits are offered for the YouTube Channel Manager position at Freedom Property Investors?
- Benefits include a competitive salary plus superannuation, and a clear path for career growth and development within the company.
- How important is data analysis for this YouTube Channel Manager job?
- Data analysis is crucial. The role requires a deep dive into YouTube Analytics (CTR, retention, watch time) to identify patterns, optimize content, and provide actionable insights for future video performance.
- What kind of content ideas should I be prepared to generate for Freedom Property Investors' YouTube channel?
- You should be prepared to generate high-performing video ideas based on current trends, competitor analysis, and audience data, focusing on content frameworks and repeatable formats relevant to the property investment niche.
- What does 'packaging' refer to in the context of this YouTube Channel Manager role?
- Packaging refers to optimizing elements that influence click-through rates, specifically guiding the creation of compelling thumbnails, titles, and descriptions, and running A/B tests to maximize performance.