Confidential is hiring: Senior Vice President, Video Editorial in New York City

Senior Vice President, Video Editorial

About the Company

Leading news service across all digital media platforms

Industry
Broadcast Media

Type
Subsidiary of a Public Company

Founded
1980

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• News
• Digital Media
• Broadcasting
• Publishing
• Breaking News
• Broadcasting and Media
• CNN News Group
• Cable
• Cnn News
• Curated Web
• Current Events
• Daily News
• Networks
• News Today

Business Classifications

• B2C

About the Role

The Company is seeking an SVP of Video Editorial to lead the innovation and strategy of video storytelling across various platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for pioneering new storytelling techniques, developing training playbooks, and ensuring that all video content is optimized for different platforms. This role requires a leader with a strong background in video journalism, digital video production, and at least 5 years' experience in a leadership capacity. The SVP will oversee a team that produces original videos, remixes existing footage, and is dedicated to maintaining the highest editorial standards. Collaboration with editorial, digital product, and audience engagement teams is essential to align video initiatives with the company's priorities and to enhance the discoverability and usability of video content. Applicants for the SVP of Video Editorial position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' experience in video journalism, digital video production, or editorial roles within a newsroom. The role demands a candidate with a proven track record in multiplatform storytelling, technical proficiency in video editing software, and a strong understanding of audience analytics. The ideal candidate will be a creative visionary, adept at using new technologies and formats to elevate video output, and will have a proactive approach to audience insights and digital trends. Leadership abilities are crucial, as the SVP will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of video professionals, ensuring operational excellence, and upholding the company's brand standards and editorial values.

Hiring Manager Title
Executive Editor of Editorial

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Editorial
• Information Technology
• Strategy