Billboard: Head of Video Series and Livestreaming

Penske Media • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Billboard is hiring a Head of Video Series and Livestreaming to oversee video production and drive creative strategy across its content, series, and events. The role is part of the video team and is responsible for the full lifecycle of video content, from concept through publication, as well as production operations and post-production. The successful candidate will combine strong creative direction with the ability to build efficient processes and manage projects, while using audience insights to grow viewership on YouTube and other digital platforms.

The role calls for a proven, hands-on leader who can mentor and guide producers and editors, make quick content decisions grounded in music and entertainment culture, and thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment. The position is based in either Billboard’s West LA or Midtown Manhattan office. Employees work onsite four days a week and remotely one day a week.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of video production experience at a publisher, network/streamer, or studio.
• Extensive experience as a creative director or strategist, with a track record of successful content for YouTube or other digital platforms.
• Experience successfully managing teams of 5–10 people, including producers, videographers, and post-production teams, across music, pop culture, entertainment, social media, or adjacent industries.
• Experience developing and overseeing production operations that promote efficiency and cost savings.
• Understanding of digital content consumption metrics and how to use them to inform content decisions.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, meet tight deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of fair use and news production.
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities, including a hands-on player/coach approach.
• Strong creative judgment and familiarity with music and entertainment culture.

Nice To Haves

• Livestreaming experience.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Oversee editorial content production and production teams, including post-production.
• Own all aspects of video content production from concept through content posting.
• Provide creative direction to production teams to achieve viewership and revenue goals.
• Oversee quality assurance testing and ensure projects meet high quality standards.
• Improve production processes and implement best practices.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and advise on integrating them into projects.
• Prepare questions, assets, gameplay, and other materials for scheduled content shoots, and attend shoots as needed.
• Ensure content is relevant, engaging, and aligned with platform algorithms and user behaviors.
• Use analytics to measure performance across channels and refine strategies to improve content efficacy and audience reach.
• Make decisive creative decisions and ensure content meets company standards for quality, innovation, and information.
• Collaborate with team leads and cross-functional leads and proactively solve issues.
• Lead creative brainstorming and write creative briefs, scripts, treatments, and copy as needed.
• Produce live or special-event content in studio or on location, including content related to the Grammys, SXSW, and Billboard’s Latin Music Week.

Benefits

• PMC-paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare for employees and their families, with no employee paycheck contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Company discounts and perks, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, mortgage discounts, and savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.
• Flexible Vacation Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed