Vanity Fair holds a mirror to society by celebrating the best of global culture and investigating the forces that propel it. Pop culture can be profound and current affairs can be ridiculous. Our cast of characters is wide-ranging, wildly diverse, always exceptional, and quite often, with great style. In every medium, Vanity Fair harnesses the tensions of modern life.
Location:
New York, NY
Vanity Fair is seeking a Director of Video Content to join our dynamic, fast-paced team to lead strategic growth and operational support across video production. Reporting to Vanity Fair’s Executive Director of Global Video, the Director of Video Content will play a critical role in shaping how Vanity Fair’s physical production will operate efficiently, maximizing all opportunities and creating a new bar for excellence. The Director of Content will oversee a team of senior, creative, and coordinating producers in New York and Los Angeles who create video content for Vanity Fair’s social and YouTube channels and on emerging platforms.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead video production for Vanity Fair, ensuring all content meets brand standards, creative expectations, and performance goals
Manage and mentor a team of approximately 5 producers and partner closely with VF’s Senior Producer in LA to guide day-to-day production and execution
Collaborate with Programming and Development teams to shape video strategy, launch new series, and evolve existing formats
Oversee production logistics, including team assignments, shoot planning, and resource allocation
Generate new content ideas and formats optimized across social and YouTube
Lead hiring, resourcing, and talent development across staff and freelance teams, building a strong network of top-tier below-the-line crew and directors
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable, constructive feedback
Act as a key cross-functional partner to editorial, marketing, and audience development teams
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in a fast-paced production environment
Minimum 3 years of directing and/or content leadership experience
Proven experience managing and developing staff and freelance teams
Track record of leading cross-functional teams and external partners
Strong understanding of production and post-production workflows
Experience managing high-volume content pipelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Deep knowledge of digital media and the evolving video landscape
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Highly solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Strong interest in popular culture, including film, television, music, and current events
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners
Ability to develop content that drives audience growth and brand visibility
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality control
The expected base salary range for this position is from $135,000-$155,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
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.
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. Condé Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming.
At Condé Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make our world a better place for all.
