Director, Original Video

A+E Networks•New York, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

THE ROLE: Director, Original Video, will 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.

Requirements

10 - 15 years 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 and experience supervising the production of such projects. Digital/social experience a must. Linear longform experience a plus.
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.
Must be detailed-oriented and extremely organized.
Strong time/project management and multi-tasking skills and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Extensive experience with spreadsheet and database applications like AirTable and Excel or other project management software.
Experience overseeing multiple projects and producers at the same time.
Strong scripting/story producing skills.
Experience with both field and post producing.
Experience repurposing linear longform content for digital platforms.
Experience working with 3rd party archival and rights managed footage and photos.
Experience working with talent.
Savvy and knowledgeable about current social media trends.
Understanding the content best served on different social media platforms.
Solid understanding of social media platforms and their users (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
Must have the ability to work independently, efficiently, and be able to meet deadlines under strict time constraints.
Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a network environment a plus.
Experience producing motion graphics or animated content a plus.
Familiarity with Adobe Premiere.

Responsibilities

Oversee Creative Production: 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.
Provide Creative and Strategic Oversight: 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.
Supervise Producing Team: 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.
Lead Workflow Integration and Ensure Workflow Compliance: 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.
Liaise Across Departments: Lead certain cross-departmental conversations related to content production and other department-wide concerns.