Global Head of Video Operations

Company: Conde Nast
Location: New York
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Cond-- Nast is home to Wired, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and more of the world's most celebrated brands. Cond-- Nast Entertainment (CNE) develops, produces and distributes video content across all of these brands. Our team creates high quality video programming experiences for viewers across every screen, and is led by industry veterans who have built video businesses with billions of monthly views. Since its inception in 2011, CNE has grown rapidly and has an extensive digital distribution network, with more than 37 million subscribers on Youtube and ranks in the top 20 in unique viewers in comScore's Top 100 Properties.Job DescriptionOverview/Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, the Global Head of Video Operations will be a highly visible role, responsible for building and fostering a global team and scaling end-to-end processes to support, schedule, and optimize the distribution of multi-platform digital video. This role will partner closely with leaders at Cond-- Nast Entertainment (Programming & Development, Production, Content Planning & Analysis, Business Affairs) and cross-functionally (Editorial, Talent, Product & Technology). The candidate must have extensive experience in multi-platform video distribution and monetization strategy for both domestic and international platforms such as YouTube, OTT Apps, CTV Aggregators, Linear, Social and Owned & Operated Sites.-- Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead transformation efforts for the globalization of the video operations team.--
• Develop efficiencies for processes that will enable the team to function 24/7 in 12 major markets.
• Define global, company-wide best practices and workflows for scheduling & publishing premium video content (including branded content).
• Lead global team of multi-platform optimization experts tasked with scheduling & publishing videos.
• Work closely with CNE Business Affairs to onboard and support new distribution relationships and collaborate with partners.
• Partner with CNE Content Planning & Analysis to test new platform optimization tactics to increase viewership and monetization.--
• Manage internal publishing tools including the video content management and content planning and tracking systems.
• Recruit, hire, mentor and train new team members in the US and abroad.
• Foster a collaborative, globally-inclusive culture supporting the Programming & Development and Production teams of CNE. Desired Skills and Qualifications:
  • 12+ years of working experience in a digital video organization or a comparable media company.
  • 5+ years of experience managing teams, preferably globally.--
  • Experience in content localization methodologies.
  • Strong quantitative skills used for monitoring and improving both systems and processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to drive towards a single goal.
  • Ability to tackle problems in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment.
  • Entrepreneurial nature with a strong ability to manage through ambiguity.
  • Ability to allocate resources according to programming and production schedules.
  • Deep understanding of YouTube Channel Management.
  • Prior in-depth experience using Airtable a plus.
  • Proven ability to use data in order to evaluate team and tactic effectiveness.
  • Passionate, curious and willing to collaborate, test and learn. What happens next? If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile. Cond-- Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics. Full time R-05059 About Us Cond-- Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms.
    The company's portfolio includes many of the world's most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Cond-- Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon App--tit and Wired, among others. Cond-- Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming. At Cond-- Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make our world a better place for all.
    For more information, please visit condenast.com and follow @CondeNast and @CondeNastCareer for Twitter and @condenastcareers for Instagram.

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