Associate Director, Creative Production & Development, Food & Wine

People Inc•Los Angeles, NY

5d•$105,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Associate Director, Creative Production & Development, you focus on shaping and producing original video for Food & Wine and other food brands’ YouTube channels. The role blends creative direction with hands-on production. You develop and pitch platform-native concepts, direct talent and crews, and guide edits through final delivery. You own the full creative lifecycle for assigned series and one-offs, making sure every video feels fresh, reflects the brand’s voice, and supports measurable YouTube growth. You operate as a senior creative lead within the Lifestyle team, dedicated to delivering standout video across formats featuring both well-known and emerging talent. The job calls for a scrappy, resourceful operator who can shift between high-level strategy and on-set problem-solving. You thrive in constrained environments, consistently doing more with less by finding inventive solutions that deliver high-quality work without sacrificing speed or standards. You’re the creative engine for your productions and a key voice in shaping how brands show up on YouTube. Hybrid 3x a week- (New York City or Los Angeles) In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

Requirements

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.

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 on set or remotely to execute the creative vision and capture compelling content. Collaborate with other producers and directors to ensure all Food & Wine 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.

Benefits

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)
medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance