Location:
New York, NYVideo Director - Vogue
Overview:
Vogue is seeking a Video Director to join our dynamic, fast-paced creative team. In this role, the Director will work closely with our Senior Producer and Coordinating Producers on all video productions.
The Video Director has a history of creating and executing high concept digital videos, working with and directing A-List celebrities, highly esteemed experts and everyday people.
This role reports into the Executive Producer for Vogue Video.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Drive the creative vision and execution for all assigned projects including: rigorously researching topics and talent, preparing creative treatments, on-set directing, overseeing the edit in post production and final delivery.
● Draft creative documentation, including: outlines, scripts, casting selections and set design direction.
● Provide direction throughout the post production process by preparing papercuts, reviewing each cut, sharing music/graphics direction, pulling 3rd party assets and ensuring that each piece meets Vogue’s brand standards and editorial guidelines.
● Work collaboratively with Producers, Associate Producers, Researchers and Scriptwriters to bring a creative idea to life.
● Foster relationships among crew, cast, agents, publicists, vendors, etc and grow the network and resources successfully.
● Participate in brainstorms and work with creative development leads to ideate and strategize new video ideas that drive KPIs and meet Vogue’s programming priorities.
● Must be an expert in digital video and understand all nuances across multiple video platforms.
● Monitor industry news and stay on top of competitive channels.
● Have a strategic POV on emerging platforms and how they can be leveraged for audience growth and engagement.
● Have experience working with all types of high-profile talent.
● Be a proactive team player and display an “all hands on deck” attitude.
● Must show leadership and mentorship qualities and support professional development goals across the team.
● Always hit deadlines, lead by example - a model employee for all to emulate.
Requirements:
● Bachelor’s Degree
● A minimum of 5 years experience producing and developing digital videos on various platforms.
● Minimum of 5 years experience working with high-end celebrity talent.
● A demonstrated track record in creative execution.
● Experience managing a slate of multiple projects simultaneously.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
● Must be a master communicator and always a solution-oriented adult in the room.
● Deep knowledge of the industry and digital mass media.
● Demonstrated aptitude to work closely with internal and external producers.
● Strong understanding of production and post-production workflow.
● Experience managing a slate of multiple projects simultaneously.
● Incredible problem solving abilities.
● Ability to hit hard deadlines.
● Creativity and the ability to develop original content.
● Ability to develop content that provokes engagement and business growth.
The expected base salary range for this position is from $102,000-$135,000. 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.
This is a guild position.
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
- At least 5 years of experience producing and developing digital videos across various platforms
- At least 5 years of experience working with high-end celebrity talent
- Demonstrated track record in creative execution
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Deep knowledge of the digital media industry
- Strong understanding of production and post-production workflows
- Ability to develop original, engaging content that supports business growth
- Ability to meet hard deadlines
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.
