Senior Director, Editorial Video - Brooklyn Media

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of short-form and long-form video editorial across Type.Set.Brooklyn and BKMAG, from pitch to publish.
• Set the creative and editorial vision for new video formats, franchises, and series aligned with each brand's audience and voice.
• Manage and mentor a team of producers and editors, providing structure, feedback, and development support.
• Collaborate closely with editorial, social, and design leads to ensure cohesion across video, written content, and brand identity.
• Serve as the key editorial stakeholder across all video productions—on set, in post, and in performance analysis.
• Oversee production calendars and resourcing in partnership with the Director of Production Operations.
• Work cross-functionally with Audience Development, Partnerships, and other departments to ensure video content is optimized for distribution and aligned with platform best practices.
• Analyze performance metrics and platform trends to refine strategy, format development, and creative decision-making.
• Maintain and evolve brand voice and storytelling POV across visual content.
• Represent the video team in internal planning, content meetings, and cross-functional brainstorms.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in video editorial and production, preferably in a newsroom or digital-first media environment.
• 3-5 years of people management experience, with a track record of developing and scaling creative teams.
• Deep understanding of how to build and evolve content franchises across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and beyond.
• Strong editorial instinct and visual storytelling skills; ability to balance cultural fluency with brand strategy.
• Strong knowledge of music, pop culture, and sports.
• Experience producing both nimble, rapid-response video and evergreen formats at a high level.
• Familiarity with post-production workflows and tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Frame.io, etc.).
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and on a flexible schedule.
• Skilled at leading collaborative projects across disciplines (editorial, creative, production, platform, sales).
• Comfortable navigating the balance of speed, creativity, and polish in a fast-paced content environment.
• Fluent in audience insights, content performance, and translating data into editorial learnings.

Nice to Have

• Experience with travel for occasional trips, including air travel and overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Experience in video editorial and production (10+ years)
• People management experience (3-5 years)

Benefits & Perks

• Bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility
• 401k Employer Match at 4%
• Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays
• Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service; additional fertility benefits provided by Carrot Fertility
• Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability
• Free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista bar