Director, Video Job at A+E Global Media in New York

Director, Original Video

Position Overview: Manage staff and supervise video creative and production across formats (shortform, midform, longform, social) and genres (history, crime, paranormal, reality and more) for multiplatform digital distribution and monetization.

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.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of 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.
• 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.
• Detail‑oriented and extremely organized.
• Strong time/project management and multi‑tasking skills; comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and database applications like AirTable, Excel, or other project management software.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and producers simultaneously.
• Strong scripting/story‑producing skills.
• Experience with both field and post production.
• Experience repurposing linear longform content for digital platforms.
• Experience working with third‑party archival and rights‑managed footage and photos.
• Experience working with talent.
• Savvy and knowledgeable about current social media trends; understand content best served on different platforms.
• Solid understanding of social media platforms and their users (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.).
• Experience working within a network environment a plus.
• Experience producing motion graphics or animated content a plus.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and meet deadlines under strict time constraints.
• Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation

Annual Pay Range: $131,088 - $153,373
Annual Incentive Target: 17.50%

Work Locations

Flexible model: remote, hybrid, or full‑time in office (in certain locales). Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT. Eligible remote states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Entertainment Providers

Equal Employment Opportunity

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, alienage, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.