Head of Video, US

Department: Editorial Reports to: Deputy Editor and SVP strategy, US; Global Head of Multimedia Location: New York, NY Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid Terms and conditions: Full-time, permanent Annual Salary: $160,000 - $190,000 Key Responsibilities Final responsibility for all U.S. video content, including short‑form, social, breaking news, explainers, new shows, features and documentaries. Ensure U.S. video output aligns with the Guardian’s global video strategy and standards, working closely with global video and multimedia leaders to develop a cohesive global product. Act as chief editor for U.S. video projects, ensuring that the Guardian's video output meets its high editorial standards, achieves its artistic and journalistic goals, and advances the Guardian’s reputation for innovation. Collaborate closely with the U.S. audience and social team, which leads video for Instagram and TikTok. Make strategic decisions around video resources to maximize the impact of a small team. Build and sustain close relationships with the Guardian newsroom, and develop workflows and systems for connecting the video team to the newsroom’s wider journalistic output. Hire and manage video journalists, supporting their development and identifying and developing host talent from across the U.S. newsroom. Develop new strategies for video on platforms such as YouTube, participating in conversations about new channel launches and approaches on social platforms. Help manage relationships with partners at video platforms, including YouTube. Act as an advocate for video across the organization, working with other editorial teams on joint projects. Collaborate with the U.S. podcast team (Stateside with Kai and Carter) and advise the podcast team on YouTube and video strategy. Collaborate with Guardian Studios, a UK‑led team focused on creating YouTube‑first personality‑led shows. Collaborate with the U.S. audience team and ensure video meets audience growth targets, including traffic and engagement. Develop a video strategy that considers commercial opportunities, collaborating with U.S. commercial colleagues on video monetization strategies. Ensure that video content meets legal and ethical standards. Oversee U.S. video budget. Monitor the wider digital video landscape, identifying key trends and insights, and staying on top of new technology and opportunities. Act as the U.S. point person for partnerships and co‑productions. Represent the Guardian at industry events. Qualifications Experienced video storyteller with deep knowledge of YouTube and other video platforms. Highly collaborative leader, comfortable working in a matrixed organization with many stakeholders. Track record of making compelling video journalism in multiple formats. Strong manager. Curiosity that spans a wide range of topic areas including hard news, culture, lifestyle, comedy and sports. Deep understanding of legal and ethical issues around journalism and video. Experience working in a busy newsroom and ability to work across multiple deadlines and editorial priorities. Compensation and Benefits 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days. Unlimited sick time. Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members. 401(k) match. Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental. Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts. Generous parental leave with 100% pay. Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance. Life insurance. Commuter benefits. Work/life balance: flexible hybrid schedule. The Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, the Guardian will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Guardian