Strategic Partner Manager, Youth, YouTube

About the Job

The YouTube Youth Business Organization’s focus is on expanding and supporting the corpus of high quality content for children and teens; educating creators on their responsibility for this vulnerable audience and programming across formats and surfaces. High quality content from top media co and endemic partners is critical to the appeal and success of YouTube and YouTube Kids.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $112000 - $162000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of creators and media companies, developing new partnership opportunities and supporting them to grow their channels and audience.
• Execute against key distribution and product adoption metrics, helping partners understand and adopt YouTube products or features.
• Analyze and track metrics to identify trends, highlight potential issues, and ensure continuous performance growth.
• Work across the YouTube Business Organization and cross-functional teams (Product, Sales, Marketing, Policy, Communications, Legal) to resolve business issues and scale opportunities.
• Implement strategic projects, including workshops, events, and initiatives, to share best practices with partners and peers.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 4 years of experience in business development, partnerships, management consulting, or investment banking.
• Experience working with C-level executives and cross-functionally across all levels of management.
  
• Experience managing agreements or partnerships.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience negotiating agreements and ensuring the highly effective, successful execution of those partners agreements.
• Knowledge of the Kids, Family, or YouTube industry, driving product adoption, content, and partner growth.
• Ability to analyze complex data into actionable partner insights, using strong problem-solving to proactively improve operational processes.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously using structured execution frameworks, featuring planning and high attention to every detail.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, including writing, delivering, and facilitating small and large-scale events.

Additional Information

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.