Social Media Manager - German Speaking
Be A Bear | Powered by Spin, New Bremen, OH, United States
Social Media Manager/ Channel Manager (Entertainment)
German Speaking
*** We are open to receiving applicants from candidates who are open to full time OR part time.***
Be A Bear (part of the Spin Group) is a YouTube-first, social media agency working with some of the world’s biggest entertainment brands including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Channel 5 and more. We specialise in audience growth, strategy, creative and reporting across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and beyond.
The Perfect Candidate: You’ve got experience growing digital channels and are now looking to take ownership of high-profile entertainment brands. You’re fluent in German and passionate about building audiences through smart strategy, sharp copy, and stand‑out content.
You’re confident leading on channel direction, working directly with clients, and overseeing day‑to‑day delivery with precision and creativity. You understand how to make content perform - from ideation through to simple edits to upload - and you’re just as comfortable deep‑diving into analytics as you are guiding a creative edit.
This role will focus on MTV Germany and Comedy Central Germany YouTube channels as well as other clients.
Role & Responsibilities:
Fluent in German
(spoken and written) with strong copywriting skills in both German and English.
Day‑to‑day management and strategic growth of MTV and Comedy Central Germany YouTube and other social channels
Develop content and platform strategies tailored to audience trends and brand priorities
Simple edits on existing IP content for the channels.
Own the full channel lifecycle - from planning and uploads to performance analysis and rights management
Copy‑writing experience for socials - specifically focusing on descriptions, titles, tags
Experience creating thumbnails for YouTube
Act as the main point of contact for the client, providing regular updates, insight‑led reporting, and confident guidance
Work closely with internal creative team, and junior team members to ensure quality and consistency where needed
Analyse performance and optimise output - from titling and thumbnails to content mix and scheduling
Stay across platform trends, YouTube algorithm changes, and competitor activity, particularly within the German‑speaking market
Feed into wider growth strategy across the Be A Bear portfolio and support in identifying new opportunities for development
Requirements:
3+ years’ experience working in digital, ideally in entertainment or media
Proven success managing YouTube channels and/or social platforms with measurable growth
Fluent German speaker, with strong written communication skills in both German and English
Comfortable working directly with clients and presenting data‑led insights
Editing experience
Strong grasp of YouTube and social media best practices - from algorithm dynamics to SEO and audience behaviour
Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple projects at once
Passion for entertainment, pop culture, and youth media
Hybrid Working
– You'll be expected to work from the office every Thursday, for team collaboration, in‑person meetings with your manager, or client‑facing work as needed. Outside of this, we exercise flexible and hybrid working.
Birthday Off
– You can take your birthday off as an additional day of annual leave.
Private Medical Insurance
with Vitality
Pension Scheme
– Contributions increase the longer you stay with the business.
A generous, flexible
holiday allowance:
25 Days Annual Leave
Festive Leave
– Additional 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, without using annual leave.
Remote Working
– Option to work remotely (UK or abroad) for up to one month per year.
Volunteering Day – An additional paid day each year to support a charity or cause of your choice.
Monthly Socials
– Regular in‑office and team social events to stay connected and bi‑weekly drinks budget.
Enhanced Parental Leave
– Tiered improved maternity and paternity packages increasing with your length of service.
If this sounds like you, apply today!
At Be A Bear, we foster a vibrant work environment that thrives on diverse perspectives and creative ideas. As strong advocates for inclusion and representation, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, disability, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.
Beyond compliance, we take pride in building a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and champions inclusion, diversity, and representation.
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*** We are open to receiving applicants from candidates who are open to full time OR part time.***
Be A Bear (part of the Spin Group) is a YouTube-first, social media agency working with some of the world’s biggest entertainment brands including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Channel 5 and more. We specialise in audience growth, strategy, creative and reporting across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and beyond.
The Perfect Candidate: You’ve got experience growing digital channels and are now looking to take ownership of high-profile entertainment brands. You’re fluent in German and passionate about building audiences through smart strategy, sharp copy, and stand‑out content.
You’re confident leading on channel direction, working directly with clients, and overseeing day‑to‑day delivery with precision and creativity. You understand how to make content perform - from ideation through to simple edits to upload - and you’re just as comfortable deep‑diving into analytics as you are guiding a creative edit.
This role will focus on MTV Germany and Comedy Central Germany YouTube channels as well as other clients.
Role & Responsibilities:
Fluent in German
(spoken and written) with strong copywriting skills in both German and English.
Day‑to‑day management and strategic growth of MTV and Comedy Central Germany YouTube and other social channels
Develop content and platform strategies tailored to audience trends and brand priorities
Simple edits on existing IP content for the channels.
Own the full channel lifecycle - from planning and uploads to performance analysis and rights management
Copy‑writing experience for socials - specifically focusing on descriptions, titles, tags
Experience creating thumbnails for YouTube
Act as the main point of contact for the client, providing regular updates, insight‑led reporting, and confident guidance
Work closely with internal creative team, and junior team members to ensure quality and consistency where needed
Analyse performance and optimise output - from titling and thumbnails to content mix and scheduling
Stay across platform trends, YouTube algorithm changes, and competitor activity, particularly within the German‑speaking market
Feed into wider growth strategy across the Be A Bear portfolio and support in identifying new opportunities for development
Requirements:
3+ years’ experience working in digital, ideally in entertainment or media
Proven success managing YouTube channels and/or social platforms with measurable growth
Fluent German speaker, with strong written communication skills in both German and English
Comfortable working directly with clients and presenting data‑led insights
Editing experience
Strong grasp of YouTube and social media best practices - from algorithm dynamics to SEO and audience behaviour
Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple projects at once
Passion for entertainment, pop culture, and youth media
Hybrid Working
– You'll be expected to work from the office every Thursday, for team collaboration, in‑person meetings with your manager, or client‑facing work as needed. Outside of this, we exercise flexible and hybrid working.
Birthday Off
– You can take your birthday off as an additional day of annual leave.
Private Medical Insurance
with Vitality
Pension Scheme
– Contributions increase the longer you stay with the business.
A generous, flexible
holiday allowance:
25 Days Annual Leave
Festive Leave
– Additional 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, without using annual leave.
Remote Working
– Option to work remotely (UK or abroad) for up to one month per year.
Volunteering Day – An additional paid day each year to support a charity or cause of your choice.
Monthly Socials
– Regular in‑office and team social events to stay connected and bi‑weekly drinks budget.
Enhanced Parental Leave
– Tiered improved maternity and paternity packages increasing with your length of service.
If this sounds like you, apply today!
At Be A Bear, we foster a vibrant work environment that thrives on diverse perspectives and creative ideas. As strong advocates for inclusion and representation, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, disability, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.
Beyond compliance, we take pride in building a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and champions inclusion, diversity, and representation.
#J-18808-Ljbffr