Director of Multimedia

Gallup • Washington, DC

17d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Gallup’s multimedia evolution — transforming our research and advice into content that shapes global conversations about work and life.
As a director of multimedia at Gallup, you’ll build and lead a modern multimedia operation that turns our research, survey data and trend insights into substantive, platform-native video and audio content. You’ll be both a hands-on creator and strategic leader — elevating standards, growing team capability, increasing output velocity, integrating AI tools to unlock scale, and mentoring designers through metrics, coaching and a high-trust culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in communications, journalism, data journalism, film, media production or related field required
• At least eight years of experience in multimedia or content production required
• At least three years in a senior or leadership role required
• Demonstrated experience producing short-form social content, long-form video and data-driven storytelling required
• Experience building or significantly scaling a short-form social content operation with measurable results required
• Hands-on video production and editing proficiency required
• Demonstrated people management experience, including raising performance expectations on an existing team required
• Experience building production workflows, systems or standards required
• Active, practiced use of AI tools in content production workflows required
• A commitment to working on-site at Gallup’s Washington, D.C., office at least three days per week required
• Eligibility to work in the United States required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Data storytellers who instinctively see how to turn complex research and statistics into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with leaders
• Hands-on builders who love making things, not just talking about strategy, and who lead by example alongside their team
• Process architects who have created production systems, workflows or standards that increased output and accountability
• Editorial purists who insist on clarity, rigor and intellectual credibility in every piece of content
• Modern creators who are actively integrating AI tools into production systems and can clearly articulate what those tools unlocked in speed, scale or quality

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead Gallup’s multimedia operations, implementing repeatable, scalable and optimized delivery models across all media output
• Lead the multimedia team, guiding team development, change management and alignment with senior stakeholders
• Define and implement production standards, including project management rigor and AI adoption within delivery workflows
• Oversee resource and capacity management to ensure projects are properly staffed and strategically prioritized
• Establish and maintain production infrastructure, including digital asset management systems and project management tools
• Proactively mitigate production risks, solve workflow bottlenecks and improve project speed, quality and reliability

Benefits

• Gallup offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options; a fully vested 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching; an employee stock ownership program; mass transit reimbursement; family-building benefits; an employee assistance program; and various reimbursements and activities that enhance our associates’ wellbeing.
• We also offer an estimated annual salary range of $150,000-$200,000 for this role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees