VP, Content Development

This is a Full Time Job

Columbia Records is in search of a Vice President of Content Development to spearhead the development of high-performing short-form content that builds the narratives of our artists on socials, drives cultural impact and converts to music consumption. The position sits within our Digital Team and works hand in hand with our Video Production team aiming to develop short-form content for our artists, the Columbia Records social accounts, social partners, and DSPs.

What you'll do:
• Work cross-functionally to develop a short-form content strategy for each artist that builds their social narrative and drives music consumption.
• Conceptualize, develop and execute ideas for social content to support major releases.
• Partner with the Creative and PR teams to develop social content plans to be captured at music video shoots and press events.
• Shoot social-first native content, interviews, viral videos, acoustic performances, etc.
• Edit content delivered by videographers and artists into high-performing social content.
• Work directly with artists, managers, and other creative partners to develop content plans.
• Maintain expert level knowledge of high-performing and trending content formats across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, etc.
• Hire and create a roster of production crews, producers, videographers, and editors for out-of-house content production.
• Develop a roster of social content producers/editors we can pair with each artist to shoot and edit content for their social accounts.
• Maintain production schedules and route content for approvals to internal stakeholders and management.
• Leverage data and insights to inform and optimize content strategy
• Manage a team of editors and designers.

Who you are:
• At least 10 years of experience in content creation - photo and video.
• Full knowledge of Final Cut Pro Studio and Adobe Production Bundle on the mac operating system including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
• Prior management and leadership experience required.
• Experience shooting high-performing vertical content on an iPhone
• Must have passion for Hip Hop and Pop Culture.
• Broad knowledge of film and production process, including operating a professional digital video camera, with knowledge of lighting systems and audio recording
• Knowledge of audio recording for interviews and live/acoustic videos
• Knowledge of livestream software and hardware
• Excellent organizational ability and strong initiative
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and balance multiple priorities
• Minimum of seven years experience in video production, videography and video editing
• Strong knowledge of and relationships with video production community
• Must have training and experience in the technical aspects of video production, film and post-production

What we give you:
• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines the flexibility of remote working with the benefits of in-person collaboration whenever we need to come together to do our best work. Managers will partner with their teams and employees to establish work arrangements that meet the business, team, and individual needs.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Time off for a winter recess


The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

New York Pay Range

$190,000 — $220,000 USD