Digital Channel Manager

Company

Leading global distributor, Banijay Rights, represents a world-class, multi-genre portfolio of over 200,000 hours of standout programming. Handling the distribution for media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay, the division specialises in the exploitation of premium scripted and non-scripted brands to broadcasters worldwide.

Representing quality, excellence and experience in the business of linear and non-linear television and ancillary activity across all platforms, Banijay Rights’ catalogue encompasses a host of top titles from Banijay’s 130+ in-house labels, and a number of third-party producers, spanning drama, comedy, entertainment, factual, reality, family, formats and theatrical.

Delivering high-quality IP, which was born locally and travels globally, the distributor offers the best stories told the best way. Its landmark brands include Survivor, Big Brother, MasterChef, Peaky Blinders, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal, Home and Away, Love Triangle, Mr Bean and Black Mirror.

About this role

To implement the approved strategy for assigned channels / pages. The role will include working on social accounts for British comedians as well as premium TV shows.

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day operation of assigned channels and pages on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and other social video platforms; proactively use audience development best practice to create compelling viewer and brand experiences
• Developing new creatives for existing and future brands
• Write copy relating to the videos programmed for the channels to either appear on the site or for use in promotion elsewhere
• Devise and deploy optimal written metadata including titles and tags
• Brief Channel Coordinators and interns on programming strategy and channel optimisation for assigned accounts
• Coordinate with producers, broadcaster and talent to ensure publishing strategy is aligned with all different stakeholders
• Work closely with Content Operations team to make sure the flow of assets and information ensures that the publishing schedule is always met
• Brief editors to create compelling clips and compilations for assigned social accounts
• Check analytics and pull reports to inform ongoing strategy
• Work with the Head of Channel Strategy to ensure network strategy is executed

Knowledge & Skills

• At least 2 year experience of running YouTube channels (or other relevant digital platforms) whether that be for a Creator, MCN, Publisher of personal channel
• Experience of Facebook video and growing a Facebook audience
• Knowledge of all key social video platforms including Instagram, Tik Tok etc.
• Interest in extending television brands into the online space
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong copywriting skills & high attention to grammatical detail
• The ability to build relationships fast and have strong communications skills
• The ability to work in team environments

Desirable:

• Experience of working with TV content on social media
• Experience working with TV talent or Comedians
• Digital marketing knowledge
• Experience with FAST channel scheduling
• Some basic skills working with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite

Reporting to

Head of Channel Strategy

Contract Type

Permanent, Full time

Hours

9:30am - 6pm

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