Manager, Creative Development, Self

Location:

New York City

Overview/Purpose

We are looking for a creative development lead to drive the continued growth of SELF social video. As Manager, Creative Development, SELF you will work alongside video and editorial teams to create premium content our social followers will like and share. You will nurture, oversee, and grow a digital video IP portfolio. This role is based in New York and reports to the Associate Director, Programming and Creative Development, SELF.

SELF is wellness you can trust. We help you take good care of yourself, your loved ones, and your community. No matter the platform, our work reflects this service-driven mission and the core values of inclusivity, accuracy, autonomy, and empathy. We recognize that wellness is as much about self-expression and self-compassion as it is about workout classes and healthy eating; that it's not all-or-nothing; and that every person's individual goals for wellness are different, and that's great. We also recognize that personal health is intimately connected to community health, and that better health outcomes often require systemic change. We're all in this together, and SELF is here for you.

The purpose of this role is to build SELF's digital entertainment portfolio in the form of:

• Original social content for global digital platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), with focus on premium, scalable quality video

• Video franchises that transcend platforms and markets

• Video support of live cultural events (eg, red carpets)

Primary Responsibilities

• Align with brand editorial priorities and KPIs to create 3-5 social videos weekly

• Produce and direct shoots for all video platforms, including celebrity and editor-led content

• Set up, capture, and break down on-set EQ for weekly social video shoots

• Ability to self-film high-quality video on an iPhone with quick-turn edits in Adobe Premiere

• Ability to lead studio shoots that include production gear, with general knowledge of Sony cameras

• Generate ideas for pre-existing series as well as creating new pilots for all digital video platforms including TikTok, Reels, and YouTube

• Establish visual best practices and look and feel of series and pilots with brand stakeholders

• Collaborate with editorial team on the development of talent, both internal and external

• Track video performance and re-evaluate the creative accordingly in conjunction with Audience Development to engage existing fans and appeal to new viewers and advertisers

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in the digital media space

• Obsessed with all things wellness, fitness, professional sports and pop culture as a video viewer

• Interview experience with high-profile talent including experts and celebrity talent

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and familiarity with creative tools necessary to produce high quality social video content, including experience editing formatted short-form video with graphics in Adobe Premiere

• General knowledge of video EQ gear, and filming with an iPhone

• Knowledge of internet culture and digital video landscape (e.g. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), including the unique elements of each video platform and what makes particular videos successful on those platforms

• Proven ability to balance long-term value with near-term business goals, ability to manage heavy workload and prioritize appropriately

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

This is a guild position.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $84,000-$110,00. 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.

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.

Conde 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.