Job Description

About Goalhanger

Goalhanger is one of the UK’s most exciting independent media companies, the team behind some of the world’s most successful shows, including The Rest Is Politics, The Rest Is History, The Rest Is Football, The Rest Is Entertainment, and a fast-growing slate. We’re a creative, fast-moving organisation with big ambitions and a brilliant team that makes them happen.

This role is based full time (5 days a week) in our office in Oval.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised channel manager to work across Goalhanger’s slate of science and entertainment shows.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and growth of our YouTube channels, optimising titles and thumbnails for strong click through rates and ensuring episodes are fast-paced and engaging to maximise retention.

You’ll be confident collaborating with multiple stakeholders and balancing multiple priorities and objectives in a fast-paced work environment.

What you’ll do

• Manage episode delivery for your designated YouTube channels.
• Create, collaborate on and commission thumbnails.
• Execute A/B testing on thumbnails and titles to maximize CTR.
• Implement rigorous SEO practices (tags, descriptions, chapters).
• Ensure commercial integrations are correct.
• Manage comments to address any issues and monitor audience sentiment.
• Track analytics to identify spikes and dips in retention,
• Regularly repackage and update the back catalogues.
• Create and run new clips channels on YouTube.
• Keep up to date with platform trends and identify new features or algorithm shifts.

Requirements

What you’ll bring:

• Experience managing and growing YouTube channels or social accounts with 100k+ subscribers/followers.
• Strong title and caption writing skills.
• A sharp eye for attention-grabbing thumbnail and title combinations.
• Knowledge of the podcast and YouTube landscape, including the Goalhanger slate.
• An interest in science and or entertainment and pop culture would be an asset.
• A basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop or Canva would be beneficial but not required.
• Organised and reliable.

Why join Goalhanger?

• A creative, collaborative, close-knit team that genuinely cares about its work and each other.
• A chance to shape how some of the UK's best loved shows reach new audiences.
• Competitive salary and benefits, plus opportunities for growth within the role as our team and content portfolio expand.
• A working environment that values curiosity, autonomy, humour, delivery and purpose.

How to apply

Send us your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're a great fit for the role.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Goalhanger is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.

Adjustments & Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.