Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

 

Division Story

A+E’s Technology team is deep-rooted in the heart of our business. We have great people and great technologies, and together we take on the toughest challenges. As innovators, we choose to iterate, pivot, and adapt quickly. We’ve reinvented the way A+E leverages technology to produce and sell world-class content. We’ve modernized our core solutions and embraced a cloud first approach. Perched on the virtues of our “Technology Code”, we make technology better, create solutions together, and most of all, we have fun with it. Our team members are motivated individuals who help each other do remarkable things every day. Together we deliver best-in-class solutions that transform the way A+E works. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

THE ROLE: Director, Generative AI Media Solutions

As the Director of AI Media Solutions, you will be at the forefront of shaping A+E’s application of cutting-edge AI technologies to revolutionize content creation, media workflows, and storytelling. This role will lead the design, prototyping, and scaling of AI-powered tools and platforms that enhance creative capabilities, streamline operations, and unlock new business value.

You will serve as a strategic thought partner to product, technology, creative, and editorial leaders—bringing technical insight, a product mindset, and a passion for innovation. This is a high-visibility role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity and emerging technology and can turn possibilities into tangible, ethical solutions.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Strategic AI Leadership: Develop and lead A+E’s strategy for leveraging generative AI across content creation, marketing, production, and post-production workflows.

• Cross-Functional Innovation: Partner with internal teams—including Product, Creative, Editorial, Legal, and Technology—to identify and validate high-impact AI use cases.

• Solution Design & Pilot Development: Translate opportunities into prototypes and scalable solutions using platforms such as OpenAI, Runway, Adobe Firefly, ElevenLabs, and other cutting-edge models.

• Operationalize AI Tools: Drive roadmap development and implementation plans for internal generative tools (e.g., synthetic video generation, AI-enabled image/voice production, automated tagging/classification).

• Governance & Responsible AI: Partner with Legal, HR, and senior leadership to define ethical standards, usage policies, and data governance frameworks for AI-generated content.

• Industry Engagement: Stay ahead of emerging trends in generative AI and media tech; evaluate vendors and research partnerships to ensure A+E remains on the leading edge.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• 8–10+ years of experience in content production with a focus on technology and software tools.

• Strong understanding of generative AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), text-to-image, text-to-video, and synthetic voice applications.

• Demonstrated success workflows in a creative or media environment.

• Ability to translate technical AI concepts into actionable business and creative solutions.

• Experienced working cross-functionally with both technical and creative stakeholders.

• Clear understanding of the ethical, legal, and IP considerations associated with AI-generated content.

• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to operate autonomously and drive initiatives forward.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Comfortable working with creative teams and leadership.

• Understanding of LLMs, RAG, and video/audio models.

Compensation

Annual Pay Range: $188,034 - $220,000

Annual Incentive Target: 17.50%

 

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

 

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle.  The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
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