Location:
New York, NYVanity 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.
What happens next?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.
Skills Required
- 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
- Strong understanding of production and post-production workflows
Condé Nast Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Condé Nast and has not been reviewed or approved by Condé Nast.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave has been expanded to 14 weeks fully paid for covered editorial staff, alongside expanded bereavement and protections that support family needs. Hybrid work protections and guaranteed comp time after 40 hours further ease caregiving and schedule demands.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include generous PTO, UK packages with 25 days plus bank holidays, and added days for moving or volunteering. Company practices like holiday closures and guaranteed compensatory time reinforce usable time away from work where applicable.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options include provisions such as Bupa Private Healthcare in the UK and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. U.S. roles commonly include core medical, dental, and related coverage as part of the package.
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What We Do
Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's award-winning content reaches 88 million consumers in print, 419 million in digital and 432 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month. The company is headquartered in New York and London, and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Latin America, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. Launched in 2011, Condé Nast Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution studio that creates programming across film, television, social and digital video and virtual reality.
