Director, Development (Social Content & Creator Partnerships)

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others. Location: New York, NY Director, Development (Social Content & Creator Partnerships) Overview/Purpose Condé Nast global digital video teams create premium video content showcasing Condé Nast’s iconic global brands. Delivering on average over 1 billion video views per month, the team currently produces 4,000+ digital videos per year in all genres including non-scripted, documentary, how-to, comedy, animation, scripted, branded, virtual reality and (live) event programming. We are looking for an editorial, social, and creative development lead to drive the continued growth of Condé Nast’s leading digital video and audio business, a primary function in our centers of excellence. As Director, Development (Social Content & Creator Partnerships) you will be the strategic and creative partner in growing and strategizing around our off-platform content ecosystem, with participation across all brands around the strategy, creative vision, execution, and growth across video, social and emerging platforms. This role is based in New York and reports to the VP, Central Development & Production. The purpose of this role is to work with Editorial teams on creating and piloting new reactive social content, social original franchises as well as lead a central team developing series and creative briefs for in-house talent, contributors and creator partners. Primary Responsibilities Support and help define our title’s off-platform content strategy, including the Video, Social Programming and Strategy across all platforms (Youtube, TikTok, Instagram/Meta, Pinterest, O&O, Facebook) Partner with The Talent Group and Central CN Casting to identify external talent, generate creative briefs for Creator partners and help shape the roster of creator partners in target titles. Support brand video teams in development of creator partnership social originals content, including leading brainstorms, pitching new concepts, and contributing to overall distribution strategy Produce, Shoot, Edit and Post as needed on social to support the titles as well as lead from development to distribution any social originals or creator partnership content they generate through central development. Provide oversight of creative, visual, and editorial standards that protect and evolve our brands for the changing landscape of social, creator partnerships and new off-platform distribution channels. Work with Editorial and Audience Development teams to align with cultural calendars and editorial initiatives to drive audience growth. Engage with Global Central Organizations (Video, Planning, Optimization, Strategy) to pull insights, data and direction to inform programming strategy to drive both audience growth and revenue. Identify and execute revenue-generating opportunities in partnership with Commercial and Consumer teams Maintain accountability for efficient resource deployment Partner with the Audio and Podcast team to support the growth of the podcasts across the CN portfolio Provide leadership in the expansion of Social Studios, creatively, to share best practices across Global Markets. Desired Skills And Qualifications 5+ Years in Video Content Creation, spanning experience in both editorial and commercial A deep background in social video and audience building on social platforms A strong personal profile in social media to help drive authority and authenticity in content creation 5+ Years Managing a creative team Experience in multi-platform storytelling, covering mediums across digital platforms to capture audiences across networks A strong entrepreneurial background in building brands, identity or business from the ground up, either as a leader or part of a core founding team Experience in managing a production budget, deploying funds for projects and actualizing projects to support in management of a P&L Patience and Confidence when working in a matrixed organization to achieve both personal and company goals. The expected base salary range for this position is from $114,000 - $138,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education. This is a guild position. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Condé Nast