Minimum qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.* 3 years of experience with media operations workflows such as go-to-market launch strategies, video production, and video metadata.* 3 years of experience with live broadcasting and live streaming operations including event day management.Preferred qualifications:* Advanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly identify issues and find resolutions* Proficiency with data and analytical problem solving. Ability to query and analyze datasets for actionable insights.* Ability to write Business-Requirement documents (BRDs) for use in product roadmaps and Engineering prioritization* Flexible working style. There may be instances where show launches require working evenings and weekends.About the jobThe first video posted on YouTube was a 19-second clip called “Me at the Zoo.” Today, more than 48 hours of video are uploaded every minute. The YouTube and Video team helps budding filmmakers and musicians build careers, creates products like Google TV and YouTube Live and runs collaborative projects like Life in a Day and the YouTube Symphony Orchestra. We are leading a change in how we entertain, inform and share with one another, whether through cat videos or footage of a revolution in progress.As a Digital Operations Manager for YouTube Originals, you are a proven operations leader with a passion for shaping the future of Original programming. You will utilize your deep video technology experience, industry knowledge and existing relationships to advance YouTube’s overall Originals strategy. You will collaborate with many cross-functional teams – both internally and externally – to drive and execute premium live events. You will be responsible for solving complex operational challenges for some of YouTube’s top partners and shows.In this role, you will be highly organized with meticulous attention to detail, diligently planning and tracking progress of key milestones. You will be comfortable managing the unpredictable and ambiguous nature of live events — anticipating roadblocks well in advance, communicating effectively in stressful situations, and escalating critical issues in a timely manner.The working environment at YouTube is fast-paced and requires a candidate who is flexible, optimistic, and resourceful by nature.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.Responsibilities* Manage day-to-day digital operations for YouTube Originals including launch planning, content ratings, and content protection* Lead planning and execution of live events including Youtube Originals livestreams* Partner with cross-functional teams, e.g., Product & Engineering, to build the right operational process and tooling investments* Manage operational metrics and KPIs – volume, performance, and quality – and execute plans to improve the measures* Develop operational documentation, and implement training programs for knowledge retention