The Dodo is looking for a YouTube Specialist to join its growing Distribution team. As the number one digital destination for animal content, we’ve built our success around optimizing our content for the relevant platforms. As YouTube Specialist, you’ll lead management of The Dodo’s channel with exposure to both the macro elements of platform strategy as well as the micro elements of fully operating, optimizing, and analyzing our channel. This position provides a unique opportunity to reimagine, massively grow, and “own” The Dodo’s presence on YouTube.

Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for our YouTube channel
• Conduct all aspects of day-to-day channel management (uploading videos, analyzing data, etc.)
• Analyzing data using YouTube's analytics platform
• Delivering analytics & stats to relevant staff 
• Collaborating with post production team to optimize videos for YouTube

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in YouTube channel management
• Experience working in a digital media environment, preferred
• A natural interest in and curiosity about all things social; a strong grasp of other social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat) and how and why things go viral
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and basic knowledge of After Effects, a plus
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and attention to detail 
• A passion for The Dodo brand

About The Dodo

The Dodo is a mission-driven, NYC-based digital media company committed to creating entertaining, meaningful animal stories. With over 1 billion video views per month, The Dodo has become the definitive content destination for animal lovers. We cover everything from viral videos and animal behavior to rescue stories and advocacy efforts - from dogs who are obsessed with massages to rescued elephants enjoying life for the first time. Our goal at The Dodo is to deliver the most emotionally and visually compelling, sharable content to the widest audience possible.

We offer competitive pay, medical insurance, and perks like working from home on Fridays. Office culture and work-life balance are very important to us, and bringing your dog to work is encouraged! Our team is made up of enthusiastic, ambitious people who like to help animals and have fun in the process. 

About Group Nine Media

Group Nine Media is the partnership of four mission-driven, category-leading brands covering food, drink & travel (Thrillist), news & entertainment (NowThis), animals & activism (The Dodo) and science, tech & exploration (Seeker). We're one of the world's largest digital-first media companies, boasting over 4 billion video views every month, while providing consumers 360-degree experiences across web, social, VR and live events. At Group Nine Media, we care about the content our brands create, and if you're a talented passionate individual who does too, let's talk.