YouTube Channel Manager

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The role

The Financial Times is looking for a New York-based YouTube channel manager to join our award-winning podcast team. This is an exciting time to join the FT as it looks to expand its video-podcast offering and to reach new audiences with a multi-format approach. This is a fixed-term contract that extends until the end of 2026. You will report into the Global Head of Audio. 

You will be responsible for the FT’s vodcast channels starting with the FT’s flagship markets chat show Unhedged. Hosted by FT market gurus Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong, Unhedged is a twice-a-weekly, irreverent and punchy take on the latest markets news. Since launching in 2023, Unhedged has grown into one of our most successful podcasts with many of the pre-requisites for an engaging YouTube channel. The video element will launch in July.

The YouTube channel manager will work closely with other production teams in the audio unit including on The Story of Money and other chat-based podcasts. This will include executive producers, the video editor, the podcast development manager, the producers. Our team runs on collaboration, honesty and flexibility. 

The role requires a deep knowledge of YouTube and how to optimise content for rapid growth. You will have a proven track record and experience of managing and optimising successful channels on the platform. You are a data cruncher and will interpret audience behaviour data into actionable insights for a busy production team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop thumbnail and title best practice across and work with producers on packaging strategies for each episode for each video-podcast
• Developing and owning the YouTube schedule for each show and for uploading content, including shorts and sizzle reels, onto the platform
• Manage publishing strategy and scheduling in consultation with the FT’s social media team
• Manage relationship with YouTube’s partnership manager and to keep across changes to the platform
• Analyse YouTube performance metrics across show and create actionable insights for podcast producers
• Regularly test and iterate on different thumbnail and title strategies  
• Support channel launches with a focus on developing audiences and eventually encouraging subscriber behaviour
• Identify opportunities for community engagement on YouTube and use analytics to understand how to gain subscribers and grow audiences
• Keep up with industry trends and performance insights from other content creators to inform your growth strategy and recommendations to producers

Our ideal candidate 

• Has a proven track record of growing successful YouTube channels
• A deep understanding for YouTube recommendation and browse behaviour
• Loves to crunch numbers and can use data and analytics to inform content decisions for an audio and video production team
• Can work to tight deadlines and can manage a full and varied workload
• Is entrepreneurial and can shape and own a YouTube optimisation strategy for a busy team of producers and editors
• Is a keen podcast and video podcast listener
• Can prioritise under tight deadlines

 

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Thursday May 14 2026. 

 

Salary range

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $75,000 to $95,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs.

This position is open to a broad pool of candidates, both internal and external.  Where an external candidate is hired or a successful internal candidate is appointed to the role on terms covered by the collective bargaining agreement, they will be represented by the News Media Guild (NMG). Candidates appointed on other (i.e. foreign) employment terms, including certain internal transfers on assignments from other bureaux, may not be represented by the NMG.

The use of AI

Original reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not by default use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations.  

We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role. 

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process is monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

What’s in it for you? Our benefits

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for Editorial roles.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

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