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A+E Global Media · 1 day ago

Director, Original Video

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$131K/yr - $153K/yr

10+ years exp

A+E Global Media is a global media and entertainment company focused on creating illuminating and entertaining content. The Director of Original Video will manage video creative and production across various formats and genres for multiplatform digital distribution and monetization, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Digital MediaMedia and EntertainmentTV Production

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Create production and edit schedules, manage timelines across multiple concurrent projects, and ensure all projects are delivered on time and on budget

Provide creative direction on projects as needed

Ensure proper project tracking, asset submission, and file storage throughout the production lifecycle

Take on producing duties when necessary

Collaborate with the VP and Director of Post to set production priorities, manage resources, and refine team workflows

Work with Strategy and Creative leadership to assess content needs and adjust team bandwidth to support evolving business priorities

Lead and contribute to creative brainstorms

Manage producers, associate producers, PAs, and editors

Escalate workflow and personnel issues to the VP when needed

Lead recruitment for project roles and support hiring for staff positions

Maintain a collaborative, positive work environment

Partner with the Director of Post and Operations to integrate post-production workflows into producer processes, including rights management

Confirm producers are adhering to departmental best practices and rights clearance processes

Lead certain cross-departmental conversations related to content production and other department-wide concerns

Qualification

Video productionCreative oversightProject managementSocial media trendsAdobe PremiereInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTeam leadership

Required

10 - 15 years experience in social and digital video production, linear video experience a plus

3-5 years in a supervisory position on original digital and social media video projects. Linear longform experience a plus

Extensive experience producing video across formats, genres, and for multiple platforms and experience supervising the production of such projects. Digital/social experience a must. Linear longform experience a plus

Extensive experience creating production schedules and managing production timelines

Experience providing creative oversight and running edits

Experience working with repurposed IP and third party assets

Must be detailed-oriented and extremely organized

Strong time/project management and multi-tasking skills and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Extensive experience with spreadsheet and database applications like AirTable and Excel or other project management software

Experience overseeing multiple projects and producers at the same time

Strong scripting/story producing skills

Experience with both field and post producing

Experience repurposing linear longform content for digital platforms

Experience working with 3rd party archival and rights managed footage and photos

Experience working with talent

Savvy and knowledgeable about current social media trends

Understanding the content best served on different social media platforms

Solid understanding of social media platforms and their users (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)

Must have the ability to work independently, efficiently, and be able to meet deadlines under strict time constraints

Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

Experience working within a network environment a plus

Experience producing motion graphics or animated content a plus

Familiarity with Adobe Premiere

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

401k matching

Company

A+E Global Media

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A+E Global Media™, a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst, is an innovative, multiplatform content powerhouse that reaches audiences everywhere and is comprised of some of the most popular and culturally relevant brands in media, including A&E®, Lifetime®, The HISTORY Channel™, LMN®, FYI®, Home.Made.Nation™ and VICE TV®.

Founded in 1984

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.aetv.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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