Executive Producer, Branded Content Video

Forbes Research & Insights; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the U.S.

Job summary

Forbes in Jersey City, NJ is seeking an Executive Producer to lead branded video concepts, manage pre-sale to post-production, and drive efficiency and client satisfaction.

The role demands 7–10 years in branded video, proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Frame.io and Rev, and strong leadership and communication. NYC area preferred; some roles may be remote within the U.S.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of branded video experience, preferably at a publisher.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Frame.io and Rev.
• Ability to balance creative, technical, operational and leadership responsibilities.
• World-class organization and communication skills.
• NYC area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Studio editors and designers to develop pitch-winning branded video concepts.
• Recruit, hire and direct crews from pre- to post-production for high-quality branded video.
• Supervise all details of branded video programs from kickoff to wrap.
• Develop internal systems to transform branded video programs into efficient operations.
• Collaborate with Revenue Operations and other Forbes teams to optimize video distribution and translate data into creative changes.
• Lead product and pricing strategy with Studio and Revenue leadership to offer competitive client value.

Skills

Branded video leadership

Project leadership

Creative collaboration

Strong communication

Organization

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Frame.io

Rev

Job description

Jersey City, NJ
Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries.

The Forbes Branded Content Studio has an opportunity for a creative, well-connected, highly organized video storytelling leader to help take our video product suite to a new plateau. The Executive Producer would serve as the Studio’s video conductor, implementing industry-leading creative vision and execution, catalyzing premium-grade internal efficiencies, ensuring five-star satisfaction from our client partners and growing the business exponentially.

Working within the Studio’s award‑winning creative and operational playbook, the Executive Producer would:

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Studio editors and designers and other teams to develop pitch‑winning branded video concepts in pre‑sale, supercharging our pipeline and delivering rapid results
• Recruit, hire and direct the best crews in the business from pre‑to‑post‑production ensuring Forbes’ ability to win and deliver the highest quality branded video for our audience and clients
• In partnership with the Forbes Video team, supervise all details of branded video programs to ensure Forbes’ and the Studio’s standards are met from kickoff to wrap
• Develop and refine internal systems to transform branded video programs into a highly efficient operation, radically reducing workloads for other teams across the entire organization
• Collaborate with Revenue Operations, Social, Audience Development and other relevant Forbes teams to optimize performance for video distribution wherever our audiences are (e.g. YouTube, Social, etc.) and translate data into actionable creative adjustments
• Lead product and pricing strategy in collaboration with Studio and other Revenue team leadership to ensure Forbes offers a highly competitive product lineup that delivers client value and high ROI for Forbes
• Closely follow industry trends on formats, style, franchises and other elements to help position Forbes in the vanguard of branded video

The ideal candidate

• 7-10 years of branded video experience, preferably at a publisher
• Demonstrated accomplishments across all of the listed Primary Responsibilities
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Frame.io and Rev with a keen eye for emerging AI tools and workflows
• Ability to deftly balance creative, technical, operational and leadership responsibilities
• Wide open mind for learning, growing and collaborating with colleagues and clients from all disciplines and backgrounds
• World‑class organization and communication skills
• NYC area preferred

The annual base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith. The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate. In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so. Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions. We encourage you to occasionally re‑visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes. Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!

This role may evolve over time. While this job description outlines the primary responsibilities, additional duties may be assigned as business needs change. Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful. Some positions may require candidates to be based in a specific location for consideration while some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position. This position is only open to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, & Washington. Due to business operations and compliance requirements, we are unable to consider applicants based outside these states at this time.

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