What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Video position at Front Office Sports?
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Department: Multimedia
Location: New York, New York
Compensation: $125,000 - $165,000 / year
Front Office Sports is seeking a dynamic Director, Video to oversee, manage, and execute video-first editorial and original content across all platforms.
This role comes at an exciting time in the company's life cycle as we continue the transition from a single-brand media company into a multi-platform, IP-led media company that delivers content directly to our audience across all of the major social and digital platforms, as well as our owned and operated channels.
This role requires someone who has a keen understanding of developing, editing, and distributing video content across all platforms. As well as content strategy across video-first platforms such as YouTube & TikTok.
This role requires someone who understands the workload and focus that come with working at a dynamic and fast-paced media company.
This role will report directly to the Vice President, Multimedia.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the day-to-day production and creation of video content across all social and video platforms
- Manage a team of video editors, hosts, and creators editing through pitches, scripts & videos
- Collaborate with brand partnerships and the account management team to ideate and execute campaigns for clients
- Act as a player-coach by writing social video scripts and editing videos
- Pitch and execute new video-first content ideas
- Build & power new video verticals
- Lead the growth & strategic execution of the FOS YouTube channels.
- 7 years of video content experience, including
- Previous experience managing teams of video editors, hosts, and creators
- Proficient understanding of how to build and engage audiences on video-first social channels
- Experience with building, managing, and executing short and long-term content plans and strategies.
- Experience building video content plans for major sporting events, as well as owned and operated events
- Experience building operational processes and working in collaboration with multiple departments to satisfy company and advertiser KPIs
- Keen understanding of the business of sports, what moves our audience, and what we can build to drive deeper engagement and better monetization
- A self-starter capable of taking initiative and leading a team
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent verbal and writing skills
- Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software and tools
- Handles pressure effectively and exhibits a flexible, positive attitude
- Background or experience working for a media/news company is preferred
- Able and willing to travel, in addition to working non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
- Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays.
- Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
- An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup.
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals.
- Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup.
Salary : $125,000 - $165,000