Unacademy - YouTube Channel Manager

We're Hiring : YouTube Manager - EdTech Only

Location : Bangalore (On-site) | Mon-Sat

Experience : 3-6 Years | CTC : Best in Industry

Unacademy is looking for an experienced and strategic YouTube Manager from the EdTech space to lead category-focused channel growth.

Candidates with prior experience in NEET, JEE, UPSC, or other exam-prep YouTube channels will be given preference.

Only candidates from EdTech or education-focused YouTube backgrounds will be considered.

Role Overview

As a YouTube Manager, you'll be responsible for scaling Unacademy's YouTube presence across specific education categories. You'll lead content planning, audience growth, SEO, analytics, and team coordination to drive deep engagement and retention.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute channel strategies for high-growth categories like NEET, JEE, UPSC, etc.

2. Own end-to-end content lifecycle : planning, scheduling, publishing, and performance tracking

3. Optimize videos for SEO - including titles, descriptions, tags, thumbnails, and watch time

4. Track and analyze audience behavior, retention, CTR, and engagement trends

5. Collaborate with educators, content teams, and design / editing teams

6. Drive A / B testing for thumbnails and content formats

7. Stay updated on YouTube algorithm changes, trends, and best practices

8. Maintain quality and consistency in brand voice and viewer experience

Preferred Candidate Profile

1. Minimum 3-4 years of experience managing YouTube channels

2. Mandatory EdTech or exam-prep category experience (NEET, JEE, UPSC, etc.)

3. Strong understanding of YouTube Studio, Analytics, SEO, and audience strategy

4. Ability to manage educator relationships and collaborate cross-functionally

5. Experience in team coordination, content pipeline management, and real-time publishing

6. Strategic, creative, and deeply data-driven mindset

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