Senior Content Editor
New York, NY
Editorial – W /
Full-time /
Hybrid
W Magazine is seeking a Senior Content Editor to join the Visuals and content team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in all aspects of video production, from conceptualization to delivery of final assets, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. The role will work directly with the Executive Visuals and Content Director in executing video shoots and projects. A broad-ranging understanding of culture, fashion, photography, and entertainment is key for this role.
This position requires 3 days in the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of video pre-production, including sourcing and hiring cinematographers, audio technicians, gaffers, and production assistants.
- Oversee all aspects of video post-production, including hiring editors, color correctors, sound mixers, illustrators, and animators.
- Manage post-production workflows for all video content, including uploading of final assets to various platforms; this workflow includes collaboration with Art, Digital, Visuals, and Copy/Research teams.
- Spot-edit videos as needed (copy-correcting subtitles, etc.).
- Manage the video production budget for individual projects, as well as on a monthly and annual basis.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with publicists and talent representatives to secure talent across all video projects.
- Work with W’s Digital Director and social team to package videos for social content (including Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts).
- Collaborate with Editor in Chief, Visuals and Content Director, and Digital Director to conceptualize new video franchises.
- Work with W’s Editor at Large to produce video content for marquee editorial franchises.
- Oversee the production of all W podcasts.
- Lead biweekly video content meetings, presenting content and performance insights.
Requirements
- 5 to 7 years of video production experience with a strong understanding of the digital landscape.
- Strong production and organizational skills, and a wide variety of industry contacts.
- Able to manage several projects simultaneously with various lead times.
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, REV, Keynote, and Google Suite.
- This position is based in the New York office and requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.
$75,000 - $81,000 a year
BDG Media Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age,
race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.
BDG is one of today’s leading global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture through its authentic and trusted storytelling. Audiences turn to our brands – Bustle, Elite Daily, The Zoe Report, NYLON, Inverse, Mic, W, Romper, Scary Mommy, Fatherly, and The Dad – to hear from a set of diverse voices around the interests engaging the next generation. Founded in 2013, the Company reaches over 223 million readers and social fans and serves hundreds of the world's largest advertisers. BDG has global offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, and Paris.
