Lead Snapshow Manager
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Manchester
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# Lead Snapshow Manager
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LBG Media is one of the most influential and fastest-growing digital media companies in the world, reaching over 1 billion people globally and generating more than 13.9 billion social views every month. With a social following of 520+ million, we’re the world’s most engaged social publisher, shaping how Millennials and Gen Z consume content across the UK, the US, and beyond.
We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Snapchat Team Manager to lead our Snapchat team during an exciting period of growth on the platform. You’ll define and deliver the platform strategy, maximise performance, and build a high-performing team that consistently creates engaging, platform-native content.
This is a unique opportunity to combine editorial instinct, data-driven thinking, deep platform expertise, and strong people leadership to ensure our Snapchat output remains innovative, scalable, and commercially impactful.
The Role
Platform Growth & Performance
- Own and deliver the Snapchat growth strategy, including audience growth, engagement, retention, watch time, and revenue targets
- Set clear performance goals and KPIs aligned with wider business objectives
- Use platform analytics and insights to optimise content and test new formats
- Stay ahead of Snapchat platform updates, trends, and best practices
- Work closely with platform partners to identify growth opportunities and feature adoption
Content & IP Strategy
- Lead the development of a long-term, audience-first Snapchat content strategy
- Build and evolve a strong IP strategy, including:
- Identifying scalable, repeatable content formats
- Developing new franchises and refreshing existing IP
- Ensuring IP aligns with brand identity and commercial opportunities
- Balance trend-led reactive content with planned evergreen formats
- Maintain strong editorial standards across all output
- Collaborate with wider editorial and social teams to align content and IP where appropriate
People & Team Development
- Line-manage the Snapchat team and foster a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture
- Set clear expectations, goals, and development plans for team members
- Coach and mentor the team to strengthen creative, editorial, and platform skills
- Support career development through regular feedback, performance reviews, and training opportunities
- Encourage experimentation and innovation while maintaining accountability
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with leadership teams to support revenue opportunities and brand identity
- Contribute to wider social and editorial strategy discussions, sharing Snapchat insights
- Support new launches, pilots, and cross-platform initiatives
Key Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience managing a Snapchat account or team at scale
- Strong understanding of Snapchat’s content ecosystem, audience behaviour, and analytics
- Experience developing and managing successful content IP
- Demonstrated people management and leadership experience
- Ability to balance creative vision with data-led optimisation
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
- Experience in a digital media, publisher, or social-first environment
- Understanding of commercial content and brand partnerships
- Experience scaling teams or launching new content verticals
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[Employer hidden] Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.