Billboard: Head of Video Series and Livestreaming

Penske Media Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer 1

Flexible vacation policy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Billboard is hiring a Head of Video Series and Livestreaming in either West LA or Midtown Manhattan. This role leads the video team, oversees production from concept through posting, and drives a creative strategy across content, series and events.

The ideal candidate has experience as a creative director or strategist, with a proven track record of producing YouTube and digital content, and strong production-operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years in video production or related leadership roles.
• Experience as a creative director or strategist with digital content.
• Proven track record managing cross-functional video teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee editorial content production and production teams from concept to posting.
• Provide creative direction to achieve viewership and revenue goals.
• Lead quality assurance and ensure high production standards.
• Improve production processes and implement best practices.
• Mentor and manage a 5–7+ person team of producers and editors.
• Collaborate across teams and guide live or special event content.

Skills

Video production

Creative direction

Team leadership

Production operations

Audience analytics

Spanish language (plus)

Job description

Billboard, the leading entertainment brand covering music globally is hiring a Head of Video Series and Livestreaming in either the West LA or Midtown Manhattan office. This role is an integral part of the video team, responsible for overseeing production and driving, executing a creative strategy through all content, series, and events. The ideal candidate will have experience as a creative director or similar, understanding how to create and disseminate a cohesive creative strategy designed to drive significant audience growth on YouTube and other digital platforms. While strong creative experience and instincts are important, this candidate should also have experience managing production operations, knowing how to find efficiencies and create processes that support production and overall project management. To be successful in this role, you must also be a music fan, deeply tapped into the culture with the ability to make quick and instinctual content decisions with an eye for what is interesting to fans and viewers. Additionally, candidates should be a proven leader with experience managing teams of about 5-7+ people, and strong mentorship abilities serving as player/coach within the team. You excel at guiding video producers and editors creatively, unlocking the pathway to successful final deliverable. Being nimble and able to thrive in an extremely fast-paced and agile environment will be key to your success in this role.

As Billboard values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all editorial content production and production teams, including post-production
• Ownership of all aspects of video content production from concept through content posting
• Provide creative direction to production teams designed to achieve viewership and revenue goals
• Oversees quality assurance testing and ensures all projects meet the highest quality standards
• Continuously improves production processes and implements best practices
• Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies and provides insights on how they can be integrated into projects.
• Prepare questions, assets, gameplay, etc. ahead of scheduled content shoots. Attend shoots as necessary.
• Ensure content is relevant, engaging, and strategically aligned with platform algorithms and user behaviors.
• Use analytics to measure content performance across channels. Use insights to refine strategies and increase content efficacy and audience reach.
• Make decisive decisions that drive the creative process forward and ensure that all content meets company’s standards for quality, innovation, and information.
• Collaborate and proactively solve issues with team leads and cross-functional leads
• Creative brainstorming, writing creative briefs, scripts, treatments, copy as needed
• Production for any live or special event related content both in studio or on location, including but not limited to Grammys, SXSW, Billboard’s Latin Music Week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years video production experience at a publisher, network/streamer or studio
• Extensive experience as creative director or strategist, with a proven track record of producing a variety of successful content for YouTube or other digital platforms
• Management experience, successfully leading teams of 5-10 people, including producers, videographers and post teams across music, pop culture, entertainment, social media and adjacent industries
• Experience developing and overseeing production operations that promote efficiency and cost savingsUnderstanding of digital content consumption metrics and how to use them to inform content decisions Self-starter who is used to working with tight deadlines and minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding of fair use and news production
• Livestreaming experience a plus
• Fluency in Spanish a plus

It’s All About You…

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally.

• We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match.
• Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.
• As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

A good faith estimate of the salary is $160k - $175k upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

About Billboard

Billboard is the world's most influential music publication, providing breaking news, charts, reviews, and insights that define the music industry. For over 130 years, Billboard has been the definitive source for music industry professionals, artists, and fans worldwide. As part of Penske Media Corporation's portfolio, Billboard combines its rich editorial heritage with cutting-edge digital innovation, reaching millions of readers across multiple platforms. Billboard's iconic charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, remain the global standard for measuring commercial music success, while its editorial content shapes conversations about music culture, business, and artistry.

About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens. Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.

Our Companies & Brands

• Iconic Media Brands (PMX): Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo, and more.
• Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.
• Data & Analytics: Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.

Global Footprint

PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.

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