People Inc. · 10 hours ago
Associate Director, Creative Production & Development, Travel + Leisure
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expPeople Inc. is focused on creating engaging content for Travel + Leisure and other brands. The Associate Director, Creative Production & Development role involves leading creative development, directing video shoots, managing project scopes, and guiding post-production to ensure high-quality content that aligns with brand goals.
AdvertisingCommunitiesContentDigital MediaE-CommerceEducationInternetInternet of ThingsPublishing
Responsibilities
Creative Development: Lead creative ideation, developing and pitching original concepts for new series and tentpole videos that are tailored to platform best practices and strategic brand goals
Production & Directing: Direct multi-camera video shoots, managing both celebrity and non-celebrity talent to execute the creative vision and capture compelling content. Collaborate with other producers and directors to ensure all Travel + Leisure YouTube content meets brand, quality, and creative standards
Project Ownership: Manage the entire project scope, timeline, and budget in close partnership with the Production & Post Operations team to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
Post-Production Guidance: Lead the post-production process for your projects, providing clear, constructive creative feedback to editors to guide storytelling, pacing, and style from first cut to final delivery
Stakeholder Partnership: Serve as the primary point of contact and creative partner for brand stakeholders on your assigned projects, effectively communicating the creative vision and managing feedback
Qualification
Required
Exceptional collaborator with a growth mindset—open to feedback, generous with insights, and energized by the exchange of ideas that strengthens creative work and team outcomes
A strong creative sensibility and a clear point of view on what makes food storytelling work on YouTube
6–8 years of experience developing, directing, and producing video, ideally within food, lifestyle, and documentary formats
A confident director who can lead talent, manage crews, and make smart decisions quickly, whether on location or in-studio
Sharp editorial instincts with a deep understanding of pacing, story structure, and visual clarity for digital audiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain creative thinking and give constructive feedback
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once while staying organized and detail-oriented
Solid grasp of YouTube best practices, audience behavior, and performance indicators that shape creative choices
Comfortable navigating shifting priorities and solving real-time production or post issues without losing momentum
Experience managing budgets, schedules, and creative workflows in partnership with production and post teams
Proficient in Adobe Premiere with enough post knowledge to guide editors effectively
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Adoption or surrogate assistance
Donation matching
Tuition reimbursement
Basic life insurance
Basic accidental death & dismemberment
Supplemental life insurance
Supplemental accident insurance
Commuter benefits
Short term and long term disability
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Family care benefits
A generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
10-12 paid holidays annually
Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
Pet insurance
Accident
Critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company
People Inc.
People Inc. is a digital media company that specializes in research, technology, finance, operations, and consumer services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-08-26Acquired
1998-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Neil Vogel
Chief Executive Officer
Nabil Ahmad
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase