Director, Digital Video
Paramount•New York, NY
•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite
About The Position
CBS News is seeking a director of digital video to lead the development and execution of original YouTube shows and series. The role calls for a skilled producer and editor with demonstrated experience driving YouTube watch time for news and entertainment brands. It combines management of a small team with hands-on production and editing, and involves collaborating with reporters, producers and editors across the CBS News organization. The position is onsite Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of video production experience in a fast-paced digital media environment.
- Prior management experience.
- Demonstrated experience in digital-first video production for high-visibility news and entertainment brands.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, a strong portfolio of video editing work, and the ability to provide thoughtful editorial and creative feedback.
- Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills, including the ability to give clear direction, draft and edit copy quickly, and exercise strong editorial judgment.
- Strong understanding of media production workflows, including asset management and production platforms.
- Proficiency with analytics platforms such as YouTube Studio and Tubular, and ability to translate metrics into actionable editorial and content strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute YouTube-first concepts across CBS News shows and beats, spanning hard news and features.
- Produce, shoot and edit YouTube-first videos and series across CBS News beats, including breaking news, explainers, features and original programming.
- Edit videos in Adobe Premiere Pro, shaping narrative, pacing, structure, sound and visuals.
- Use YouTube performance and audience insights to guide editorial strategy, story selection, packaging and future content development, focusing on watch time and revenue.
- Steer the pitch process for YouTube-first videos across CBS News.
- Write and review scripts, cuts, headlines, descriptions and other editorial elements, ensuring content is accurate, compelling, polished and ready for publication.
- Coordinate with Rights & Clearances, Legal, Standards, Graphics and other internal teams to identify and resolve issues, align priorities, and ensure content is accurate and ready for publication.
- Manage a small team while also producing and editing content directly.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- Paid time off
- Bonus eligibility
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
- Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+ and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products
- Employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series and volunteer activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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