Head of Video, Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
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The Head of Video at The Huffington Post will be responsible for The Huffington Post's original video operations, working intimately with both editorial and business leaders to build and execute a uniquely HuffPost video strategy.
We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated ability to lead the creative direction of The Huffington Post's video offering with a focus on short form original series, differentiated news videos, celebrity and newsmaker interviews, as well as longer form projects. A primary focus will be creating video tailor-made for various distributed platforms with an emphasis on shareability and impact. The successful candidate will have a particular interest in innovating within our three editorial pillars: news and politics; covering solutions to the biggest problems of our time; and exploring ways to live our lives with less stress and more fulfillment.
This is a position for someone looking to experiment with the latest video platforms, technologies, and formats to help HuffPost continue to disrupt the media industry on a global scale. Since HuffPost is a platform as well as a publisher, the successful candidate will also have a passion for building out our community of video bloggers on our open contributor platform, as well as developing strategic partnerships.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital video content strategy that builds The Huffington Post's reputation for video excellence, while driving growth in audience and engagement.
• Serve as the creative leader for The Huffington Post's video operation, working with HuffPost editors and leadership to ensure that video programming and content are addressing and advancing agreed strategic priorities
• Lead the definition and quantification of video project requirements, including workflow requirements, metadata management requirements, legal or corporate requirements, advertising requirements and analytics
• Source, evaluate and suggest optimal solutions for The Huffington Post's use of digital video platforms, players and technologies, by assessing competitive offerings, and being aware of video consumer insights and trends
• Develop and maintain a data driven framework that influences content decisions, identifies key audience segments, and drives the programming of distribution channels to reach those segments; take responsibility for the constant monitoring and reporting of critical video metrics for the organization
• Oversee the video production process from a financial and operational perspective including schedules, costs and general management, and identifying prudent improvements to studio capabilities and capacities
• Control and manage the annual budget for Huffington Post video including anticipating and representing video needs in the annual budgeting process, and collaborating with business stakeholders and product managers across the organization to forecast and create a plan for addressing future demands for our video operation
• Work with The Huffington Post's HR team to manage and improve the performance of all members of The Huffington Post video team
Qualifications
Requirements:
• Demonstrated editorial engagement and experience relating to the creation, development and execution of online video programming and content
• Comprehensive understanding of digital video production process, products, technology, operations and industry
• Proven knowledge and experience deriving solutions for the challenges to video in relation to distributed content, outbound and inbound syndication, SEO, as well as on varied platforms such as mobile and OTT.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and/or drive internal and external teams to consistently achieve product goals, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in fast-paced and high-stakes environments
• Proven success independently identifying and driving multiple initiatives, coupled with the ability to clearly and consistently communicate product status and updates, and ability to discern urgent situations and appropriately adjust scope of communication and level of collaboration
• Demonstrated analytical background and capabilities including the ability to structure, simplify and solve complex problems
Education and Experience:
• 10-12 years of digital media industry experience, with responsibilities encompassing both business and editorial spheres
• 5-7 years in video product management, with consumer-facing media companies
• Start-up experience preferred
Additional Information:
EEO/AA Women, Minorities, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities Employer: AOL offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) match and performance bonus. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or other protected category.