Head Of Video Production

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity
• We are seeking a talented and experienced Video Production leader to oversee our video production team, including a team of producers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of hip-hop culture and a passion for storytelling through visual media. As a leader within the creative team, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of video production from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality content that resonates with our audience.

Responsibilities
• Work with a team of producers to develop engaging long-form video content primarily for RapTV's YouTube channel. You'll oversee everything from storyboarding to shooting and editing, ensuring each step meets brand standards.
• Collaborate with VP of Content to develop long-form strategy, and launch original IP across 8 brands.
• Identify, hire, and manage relationships with external talent, including production crew members, editors, photographers, producers, motion graphics designers, and more.
• Work closely with high-profile talent, ensuring a professional and supportive environment that facilitates outstanding performances.
• Collaborate with the social department to ensure we are leveraging our network to maximize traffic to our long-form content on YouTube.
• Manage equipment and software inventory, ensuring tools are up-to-date and effectively meet production needs.
• Oversee the optimization of video content for YouTube, including SEO strategies, thumbnail creation, metadata, and analytics review to enhance viewer engagement and growth.
• Oversee budget management ensuring video projects stay within defined budget tiers while looking for ways to create a more efficient production environment.
• Work with VP of Content and sales team to produce high-quality branded content video projects, including: conducting research, managing partnerships with a network of production resources, brainstorming, conception of and/or overseeing branded video content shoots and post-production.
• Understand the latest digital, social media, and video production trends, including the cross-section of sports, pop culture, music, fashion, art, and entertainment.
• May assist video producers on...