Video Manager, Vetted at Forbes

Feedinkoo; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Feedinkoo is seeking an experienced Video Manager for its Forbes Vetted team. This hybrid role will oversee video projects for YouTube and social media platforms, from concept to optimization. Candidates must have 4+ years of video production experience and thrive in a deadline-oriented environment.

The video manager will lead all aspects of the video program, ensuring quality content production in collaboration with other staff. The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000, and candidates must reside in specified U.S. states.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience creating engaging premium video concepts.
• Experience in a media brand or similar, specifically in lifestyle or e-commerce.
• Strong ability to manage complex projects autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation for Forbes Vetted video series.
• Manage all video projects from concept to distribution.
• Collaborate with Forbes staff to create on-site content.
• Oversee production schedules and budgets for video shoots.
• Manage post-production and coordinate feedback.
• Analyze video performance metrics and iterate content.

Skills

Video production

Project management

Creative storytelling

Content development

Video editing

Social media content creation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Smartphone video capture

Job description

Forbes Vetted, the Forbes.com section that helps consumers discover top-performing products, is seeking an experienced Video Manager for its audience development team. The role will oversee the Forbes Vetted video program, encompassing premium video for YouTube and O&O channels as well as social video for Instagram and TikTok. You will take platform‑appropriate video concepts from ideation to execution, then optimize and track performance to meet team goals. This role reports to the Forbes Vetted Audience Development Director and collaborates extensively with the Forbes video team.

This is a hybrid role that will require frequent travel to video shoots, primarily located in the NY/NJ area.

Responsibilities

• Leading ideation for all Forbes Vetted video series and franchises across video channels (premium, O&O and social)
• Guiding all video projects from initial concepting to scheduling and production to completion and distribution
• Collaborating with Forbes Vetted editors and other staff to determine what on‑site content can be brought to life via video
• Working in partnership with the Forbes video team, project managing and overseeing execution for all Forbes Vetted video shoots, including creating production schedules and budgets, sourcing talent, developing scripts and attending shoots in the tri‑state area to ensure they run smoothly
• Overseeing the post‑production process for all video content, including managing freelance video editors’ schedules against production and publication timelines, offering feedback on video cuts (seeking input from other relevant stakeholders as appropriate) and coordinating with art and design on development of any needed graphics
• Tracking the success of video content through analytics, using data to brainstorm new video formats to engage and grow the Forbes Vetted audience
• Filming and editing video projects as needed (primarily for social‑first franchises and content for YouTube shorts, such as live event or product launch coverage, in‑person product testing coverage and similar)

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an established video professional with 4+ years of experience creating dynamic, high‑quality and engaging premium video concepts of all lengths, for distribution on YouTube plus O&O and social channels
• Is a highly organized and cross‑functional collaborator with proven ability to autonomously manage complex, multi‑step projects from start to finish
• Is a creative storyteller who can independently develop concepts for on‑brand, compelling and genuinely useful content to support the Forbes Vetted audience
• Has specific experience at a media brand, agency or similar, with familiarity creating video content in the lifestyle, product recommendations or e‑commerce space
• Has a network of reliable and brand‑appropriate talent at the ready that may be called upon to star in Forbes Vetted videos
• Is familiar with creating social‑first content using a smartphone to capture footage
• Has experience with video editing software, such as the Adobe suite
• Is eager to innovate and experiment to help grow the Forbes Vetted viewership
• Thrives in a deadline‑oriented environment with many moving parts

The annual base salary range for this role is $80,000 – $90,000.

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.

Forbes is an equal opportunity employer.