Director, Branded Content

Front Office Sports; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Professional development stipend

401(k) with match

Startup environment

Job summary

Front Office Sports seeks a Director of Branded Content to lead development and production of high‑impact branded video programs. You will direct shoots, guide post‑production, and build scalable workflows to deliver quality work within budgets and timelines.

The role reports to the VP, Partnership Marketing and focuses on post‑sale creative development, cross‑functional collaboration, and leadership of a growing branded content team. 6-8+ years of experience and strong storytelling are required.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of branded video, creative direction, or content production experience.
• Experience leading branded video projects from development through final delivery.
• Hands-on directing talent, interviews, and production crews.
• Editing proficiency and knowledge of post-production workflows; Adobe Premiere Pro a plus.
• Understanding licensing, usage rights, distribution permissions, exclusivity and related terms.
• Strong knowledge of social-first storytelling across platforms.
• Experience mentoring talent and managing budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-sale creative development of custom branded video programs and refine concepts into production-ready content.
• Develop treatments, scripts, storyboards, and production plans for social-first storytelling.
• Serve as creative and production expert during campaign execution and maintain alignment with objectives.
• Present creative recommendations to stakeholders and clients, balancing feedback with brand goals.
• Lead end-to-end creative execution of branded video productions from pre‑production to final delivery.
• Direct talent, interviews, and production crews for smaller productions and oversee larger projects.
• Oversee external directors and partners to ensure consistent creative execution.
• Oversee video editing and post-production with clear direction on storytelling and pacing.
• Collaborate with Branded Content Producer and Multimedia team on operations, talent, and logistics.
• Maintain high creative standards reflecting the FOS brand and partner objectives.
• Troubleshoot creative and production challenges with solutions that balance quality, budgets, and timelines.
• Travel: Willingness to travel ~25–30% for onsite productions and activations.

Skills

Branded video

Creative direction

Content production

Storytelling

Team leadership

Video editing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Director, Branded Content

Application Deadline: 28 December 2026

Department: Brand Partnerships

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York, New York

Reporting To: VP, Partnership Marketing

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

Front Office Sports is seeking a creative, strategic, and hands‑on Director, Branded Content to lead the development and production of high‑impact video content for our brand partners. This individual will play a key role in building our branded content capabilities, bringing integrated partnerships to life through compelling, social‑first storytelling that resonates with the Front Office Sports audience.

Reporting to the VP, Partnership Marketing, this person will own the post‑sale creative development and production of custom branded video programs, translating solid concepts into compelling content through creative refinement, storytelling, and hands‑on production leadership. The ideal candidate combines strong creative vision with deep production expertise, bringing the ability to direct shoots, guide post‑production, lead creative teams, and establish scalable workflows that deliver high‑quality work within established budgets and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Post‑Sale Creative Development

• Lead the post‑sale creative development of custom branded video programs, partnering with Partnership Marketing and Creative Strategy teams to refine and evolve sold concepts into compelling, production‑ready content
• Develop creative treatments, scripts, storyboards, and production plans that translate approved concepts into engaging, social‑first storytelling tailored to FOS platforms and audiences
• Serve as the creative and production expert throughout campaign execution, identifying opportunities to strengthen or reimagine creative approaches while maintaining the original campaign objectives and partner commitments
• Present creative recommendations and refinements to internal stakeholders and clients, articulating the rationale behind creative decisions and navigating feedback to build alignment

Video Production & Creative Direction

• Lead the end‑to‑end creative execution of custom branded video productions, from pre‑production and shoot planning through onsite direction, post‑production, and final delivery
• Serve as the hands‑on creative director for smaller‑scale productions, directing talent, interviews, and crews to bring the creative vision to life
• Own the overarching creative vision for larger‑scale productions, collaborating with external directors and production partners to ensure consistent creative execution
• Oversee video editing and post‑production, providing clear, actionable direction on storytelling, pacing, graphics, sound, and overall production quality
• Partner with the Branded Content Producer and broader Multimedia team on production operations, planning, talent coordination, shoot logistics, and creative approvals
• Maintain high creative standards across branded video, ensuring content reflects the FOS brand, resonates with its audience, and delivers against partner objectives
• Proactively troubleshoot creative and production challenges, identifying solutions that balance storytelling quality, client expectations, budgets, and timelines

Production Management & Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor Branded Content Producer(s), providing creative guidance, production oversight, and professional development
• Oversee external directors, editors, and production partners, building a trusted network of freelance creative talent and vendors to scale production capabilities
• Develop production scopes, resource plans, and budgets in collaboration with the Branded Content team, identifying efficient approaches without sacrificing creative quality
• Oversee production timelines, resource allocation, and vendor deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Establish scalable production processes, creative workflows, and quality‑control standards to support a growing branded content business

Cross‑Functional & Client Collaboration

• Work closely with Partnership Marketing, Creative Strategy, Multimedia, Sales, and Account Management to ensure alignment from post‑sale creative development through campaign delivery
• Confidently lead creative presentations and discussions with clients, articulating concepts, production approaches, and recommendations with polish, clarity, and a strong understanding of partner objectives
• Navigate competing creative perspectives and client feedback, identifying thoughtful compromises and proactive solutions that protect the FOS brand while delivering against partner objectives
• Partner closely with the VP, Partnership Marketing to align on creative direction, key production decisions, and client‑facing recommendations, proactively communicating progress, challenges, and opportunities
• Contribute to the continued development of FOS's branded content capabilities, identifying new formats, creative approaches, and production opportunities

Travel: Willingness to travel approximately 25–30% of the time for onsite productions, talent shoots, and partner activations.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 6-8+ years of experience in branded video, creative direction, or content production, preferably within digital media, sports media, a publisher, creative agency, or production company
• Demonstrated experience leading branded video projects from creative development through final delivery, with strong storytelling instincts and the ability to translate concepts into compelling treatments, scripts, and visual references
• Hands‑on experience directing talent, interviews, and production crews, with the ability to independently lead smaller‑scale productions and oversee creative execution on larger projects
• Deep understanding of video production and post‑production workflows, including working knowledge of editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro. Hands‑on editing experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of the distinctions between editorial and branded content licensing agreements, including usage rights, distribution permissions, exclusivity, term lengths, ownership, and associated legal and commercial considerations
• Strong understanding of social‑first storytelling and platform‑specific best practices across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms, with an instinct for content that resonates with sports, business, and culture audiences
• Experience managing and mentoring creative talent, overseeing external production partners, and managing production budgets, resources, and timelines
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to confidently present creative recommendations to clients, navigate competing perspectives, and build alignment across stakeholders
• Exceptional creative judgment, problem‑solving skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to work autonomously, adapt under pressure, and help build scalable creative and production capabilities

Perks & Benefits

• Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
• Employer‑sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long‑term financial goals
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup