Shortform Content Director

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
Billboard is hiring a Shortform Content Director in New York or Los Angeles to lead social-first content strategy, focusing on shortform video, live event coverage, and social media audience engagement.

Years of Experience Required:
• 5 years (60 Months)

Salary:
• $90,000 - $110,000

Required Experience:
• Experience in digital news and fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in shooting and editing shortform video
• Familiarity with growing and monetizing social video audiences

Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and music fan engagement
• Excellent copywriting skills under tight deadlines
• Ability to spot trends and create data-driven strategies

Workplace Requirements:
• Location: New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA
• In-office 4 days a week, 1 day remote

Education Requirements:
• Required: Not mentioned
• Preferred: Not mentioned

Hard Skills Required:
• Video production and editing for shortform content
• Proficiency in social media analytics and audience engagement

Soft Skills Required:
• Organizational and data analysis skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Benefits:
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA
• Financial: 401(k) with match, life insurance, long-term disability
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, parental leave, volunteer time off
• Wellness: Yoga, meditation, wellness programs

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Full Posting:

Company: Billboard

Job Title: Shortform Content Director

Location: New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA

Job Description:
Billboard, the leading authority in music media, is hiring a Shortform Content Director to drive its social-first content strategy. This role involves working closely with the Chief Brand Officer and Social Director to create and execute engaging shortform content across Billboard’s social channels, including coverage of award shows, festivals, sports events, and conferences.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead on-platform content strategy for social media channels
• Develop and implement recurring social franchises beyond standard article and video amplification
• Oversee live coverage of major events and tours on social platforms
• Collaborate with genre leads to create social content for handles like Billboard Hip-Hop, Billboard Dance, and Billboard Charts
• Create monthly analytics reports, tracking monetization and audience growth

Workplace Requirements:
• In-office 4 days a week, 1 day remote; based in New York or Los Angeles

Required Qualifications:
• 5 years of experience in a digital news or similar fast-paced environment
• Skilled in shortform video production and social media audience growth

Compensation:
• Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000, with full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO