Director of Video Content

Christie's • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Director of Video Content, New York The Company Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 260 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation. Why This Role Matters As part of the larger New York marketing team, video plays a pivotal role in enticing people to join the world of Christie’s – as consignors, as buyers, as interested consumers of artistic culture - by remaining true to our brand while creating an inviting experience. Reporting to the Head of Marketing in the Americas, the Head of Video will be responsible for leading and managing a team of directors, producers, and editors who are a mixture of both staff and freelance. Working in an incredibly fast-paced environment, the head of video will be responsible for leading idea generation, suggesting creative treatments, managing schedules, and identifying creative talent. A successful candidate will have experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, working with diverse stakeholders, and a willingness to collaboratively pitch and refine ideas. How You Will Make An Impact Oversee diverse creative production of social, editorial, and proposal videos for the Americas by creating content from creative concept to final edits and execution Create, write, and direct repeatable video formats as well as one-off “big ideas” specific to individual objects Manage and mentor the Americas video team to support all aspects of the business – from proposals to sale promotion to evergreen video content – across all categories Manage the Americas video budget and freelance contractor relationships Work holistically within the Americas marketing team (strategy, social, editorial, creative and exhibition design) and collaborate with the global team and various stakeholders Partner with Global Head of Creative, Content and Social to craft compelling cross-channel content to drive brand awareness and conversion Regularly track video performance to advise on future formats and innovation across platforms to grow reach and engagement

Requirements

• Proven experience in video production, content leadership and team management
• 10+ years of experience in a fast-paced agency based or cultural environment creating diverse formats of videos
• Expertise in video editing tools such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc.
• Experience in creating video tied to marketing objectives.
• Adaptability and creativity to leverage a small team to translate complex art and luxury stories into compelling and engaging content across various video channels
• Ability to bridge Christie’s deep history and expertise to a global audience to build an engaging and welcoming brand
• Availability to work from the New York offices at Rockefeller Center at least 4 days per week

Responsibilities

• Oversee diverse creative production of social, editorial, and proposal videos for the Americas by creating content from creative concept to final edits and execution
• Create, write, and direct repeatable video formats as well as one-off “big ideas” specific to individual objects
• Manage and mentor the Americas video team to support all aspects of the business – from proposals to sale promotion to evergreen video content – across all categories
• Manage the Americas video budget and freelance contractor relationships
• Work holistically within the Americas marketing team (strategy, social, editorial, creative and exhibition design) and collaborate with the global team and various stakeholders
• Partner with Global Head of Creative, Content and Social to craft compelling cross-channel content to drive brand awareness and conversion
• Regularly track video performance to advise on future formats and innovation across platforms to grow reach and engagement

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)
• 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)
• Life Insurance - 3x base salary up to $400k (100% paid by Christie’s)
• Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)
• Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year
• Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan
• Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month
• Back Up Child & Elder Care – up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.
• Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees