We are looking for a YouTube Channel Manager to join the National Theatre Digital Team.

The YouTube Channel Manager owns the day-to-day publishing and community engagement operation of the National Theatre’s presence on YouTube. It is a key role in the Digital Department’s evolving Distribution and Social strategy, and its understanding of global, mass, and younger audiences.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Proven experience managing a YouTube channel's day-to-day operations - publishing, scheduling and packaging content - ideally within a media, entertainment, arts or creator-adjacent organisation.
Working knowledge of YouTube Studio and channel analytics, comfortable pulling and interpreting performance data on a regular basis.
Highly organised, with strong calendar/project-management skills - able to juggle multiple stakeholders and competing content priorities without losing sight of publishing deadlines.
Experience with community management/moderation on YouTube or similar platforms.
A genuine interest in and curiosity about the YouTube platform and content landscape - someone who watches YouTube as an audience member as much as an operator.
Reliable, detail-oriented and comfortable owning routine operational processes, while also contributing ideas to improve them over time.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

Download the Job Description here.

Working with us will give you…

Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
Enhanced sick pay
Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
On-site staff canteen and social facilities
On-site occupational health support
In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card

Please note

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 11th September 2026 at 12 noon.

YouTube Channel Manager

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