Head of Video, Press

Overview

The Head of Video is an essential creative and strategic role for the future of The Free Press. This person will oversee current and future video shows and podcasts, as well as the strategy on social video and video clips. The role requires editorial rigor, management skills, business strategy, and knowledge of programming for and optimizing You Tube. The candidate must be passionate about the mission of The Free Press and have an intuitive understanding of what constitutes a "Free Press story."

This role reports to the Deputy Editor and is based in New York City.

• Manage the video team, including full-time employees and contractors working on all video shows, podcasts, and social clips.
• Guide existing video podcasts and develop, greenlight, and launch new shows, ensuring the editorial direction, guests booked, and look and feel are set for success on all platforms (You Tube, Instagram, Tik Tok, X, Linked In, etc.).
• Implement an efficient clipping strategy geared toward virality.
• Maintain profit-and-loss responsibility for the video organization of The Free Press and set additional measurable KPIs.
• Serve as a key liaison between department heads, producers, and editors, translating high-level editorial priorities into structured, usable notes that guide the edit.
• Directly oversee the Directors of Production and Post-Production to ensure the final video products meet the standards of The Free Press from conception through shoot and delivery.

• Experience working directly with on-camera talent, producers, and editors and shaping their output.
• Fluency with production tools and workflows (e.g., microphones, cameras, Premiere, Riverside) and emerging AI products.
• Strong post-production sensibility, with the ability to collaborate effectively with editors on pacing, structure, tone, and visual style, translating stakeholder feedback into clear creative direction.
• Ability to operate at a fast pace, including responding to breaking news outside standard hours when needed.

Hiring Salary Range: $ - . The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on job-related factors such as geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and PTO as applicable.

This position is bonus eligible.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• Exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our careers site as a result of your disability.

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