Vanity Fair holds a mirror to society by celebrating the best of global culture and investigating the forces that propel it. Pop culture can be profound and current affairs can be ridiculous. Our cast of characters is wide-ranging, wildly diverse, always exceptional, and quite often, with great style. In every medium, Vanity Fair harnesses the tensions of modern life.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Vanity Fair is seeking a Director of Video Content to join our dynamic, fast-paced team to lead strategic growth and operational support across video production. Reporting to Vanity Fair’s Executive Director of Global Video, the Director of Video Content will play a critical role in shaping how Vanity Fair’s physical production will operate efficiently, maximizing all opportunities and creating a new bar for excellence. The Director of Content will oversee a team of senior, creative, and coordinating producers in New York and Los Angeles who create video content for Vanity Fair’s social and YouTube channels and on emerging platforms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead video production for Vanity Fair, ensuring all content meets brand standards, creative expectations, and performance goals

• Manage and mentor a team of approximately 5 producers and partner closely with VF’s Senior Producer in LA to guide day-to-day production and execution

• Collaborate with Programming and Development teams to shape video strategy, launch new series, and evolve existing formats

• Oversee production logistics, including team assignments, shoot planning, and resource allocation

• Generate new content ideas and formats optimized across social and YouTube

• Lead hiring, resourcing, and talent development across staff and freelance teams, building a strong network of top-tier below-the-line crew and directors

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable, constructive feedback

• Act as a key cross-functional partner to editorial, marketing, and audience development teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 7+ years of experience in a fast-paced production environment

• Minimum 3 years of directing and/or content leadership experience

• Proven experience managing and developing staff and freelance teams

• Track record of leading cross-functional teams and external partners 

• Strong understanding of production and post-production workflows

• Experience managing high-volume content pipelines

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Deep knowledge of digital media and the evolving video landscape

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Highly solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

• Strong interest in popular culture, including film, television, music, and current events

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners

• Ability to develop content that drives audience growth and brand visibility

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality control 

The expected base salary range for this position is from $135,000-$155,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.