Director - Digital Video Development
Discovery Communications
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 12/18/2017 8:30:00 AM PST
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For over 30 years Discovery, the world’s #1 pay-TV programmer, has been satisfying curiosity and entertaining viewers with high-quality content through its global brands. We are seeking a Producer, Digital Content to ideate and create new short- and mid-form content for various social platforms in partnership with the Digital Originals team. They should have a proven track record of success developing digital shows and driving audience scale and engagement. This role will be responsible for the development and production of shows across the Discovery portfolio of network brands: Science, Animal Planet, Discovery, TLC, and ID.
Discovery Communications is seeking an extremely talented Senior Video Producer to join our Digital Originals Video team to produce thoughtful and dynamic videos. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller – visually and narratively. They should thrive on telling the most compelling stories, tailored specifically for audiences for our diverse and unique brands. As part of our team, they will constantly strive for excellence, knowing that every piece of content must break through the extremely crowded media landscape.
The ideal candidate has experience as a video producer, can oversee productions from creative to delivery. That includes: ideation, development, pre-production, field produce, post produce and deliver. This candidate will be report to the Executive Producer of Original Video, who will help oversee their projects and hold them to its highest standard.
Responsibilities
This ideal candidate lives and breathes the Internet and social platforms. They understand that producing digital video requires strategic thinking, partnership and extreme flexibility. This person must know how to tell engaging and groundbreaking stories for every format and understand how digital video works holistically in our world of multiple screens.
Requirements
*5 years of professional experience in creating digital video
*Experience pitching, developing video ideas and seeing them through pre-production, production, post and publishing
*Experience in working collaboratively with other creative partners such as external production companies, etc.
*Experience in collaborating across multiple departments: social, marketing, ad sales in order to create the most optimized product
*Intimate knowledge of social media and an ability to recognize and create things people will want to share
*Strong organization skills with experience juggling multiple deadlines, quick turnarounds, and working in a fast-paced environment
*Experience in creating digital video for around a television channel is a plus
*Background in nonfiction storytelling and reality is a major plus
*Must have the legal right to work in the US