Video Operations Lead

UnitedMasters | Translation • Brooklyn, NY

321d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform. The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency). We are looking for a Video Operations Lead to join UnitedMasters! Please note that this role is a Hybrid role: three days in office and two days remote.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience monetizing music assets on video platforms, especially YouTube.
• Experience developing and executing successful content strategies.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a multi-channel network (MCN) or otherwise managing artist channels.
• Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of popular music.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional efforts to optimize video operations for UnitedMasters’ roster of PARTNER artists, identifying opportunities and implementing solutions.
• Make recommendations for the overall video monetization system within the company.
• Maintain a healthy YouTube CMS, ensuring the prompt resolution of all reference overlaps, invalid references, ownership conflicts and transfers, potential/disputed/appealed claims, etc.
• Manage all aspects of linked artist channels, from onboarding to maintenance to collaborating with Artist Marketing on content strategy.
• Be the subject matter expert for asset performance on video and UGC platforms. Perform channel audits for new and potential PARTNER artists, closely monitor analytics, find trending assets, and execute revenue optimization strategies.
• Develop and refine processes, policies, and best practices and communicate them clearly across the organization.
• Keep an eye on platform developments and market trends, sharing insights with clients, teammates, and senior leadership.
• Work closely with Product & Engineering to analyze and prioritize technical needs.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Stock options
• 401(k) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level