Director, YouTube-First Digital Video

Paramount; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Skydance, CBS News, is seeking a director of digital video to lead development and execution of original YouTube shows and series. This hands-on role requires you to produce, edit, and manage a small team while collaborating with CBS News reporters, producers and editors to support a slate of shows.

You will edit and shoot content, leverage analytics, and guide editorial strategy with a focus on watch time and revenue. Onsite work hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am–5 pm ET, in New York.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in video production within a fast-paced digital media environment.
• Prior management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in digital-first video production for high-visibility news and entertainment brands.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with a strong portfolio of video editing work and a demonstrated ability to provide thoughtful editorial and creative feedback.
• Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction, draft and edit copy quickly, and exercise strong editorial judgment.
• Strong understanding of media production workflows, including asset management and production platforms.
• Proficiency with analytics platforms like YouTube Studio and Tubular, with the ability to translate metrics into actionable editorial and content strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute on YouTube-first concepts across CBS News shows and beats.
• Produce, shoot and edit YouTube-first videos and series across CBS News beats, from breaking news to features and original programming.
• Edit videos in Adobe Premiere Pro, shaping narrative, pacing, structure, sound and visuals for engaging content.
• Use YouTube performance and audience insights to guide editorial strategy and future content development, focusing on watch time and revenue.
• Steer the pitch process for YouTube-first videos across CBS News.
• Write and review scripts, cuts, headlines, descriptions and other editorial elements for publication readiness.
• Coordinate with Rights & Clearances, Legal, Standards, Graphics and other teams to ensure accuracy and readiness for publication.

Skills

Video production

Management

Digital-first storytelling

Adobe Premiere Pro

Story editing

Analytics (YouTube Studio)

Tools

YouTube Studio

Tubular

Job description

Skydance, CBS News, is seeking a director of digital video to lead development and execution of original YouTube shows and series. This hands-on role requires you to produce, edit, and manage a small team while collaborating with CBS News reporters, producers and editors to support a slate of shows.

You will edit and shoot content, leverage analytics, and guide editorial strategy with a focus on watch time and revenue. Onsite work hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am–5 pm ET, in New York.