Associate Director overseeing creative video production for Food & Wine brands, leading projects from concept to delivery, and managing talent and crews. Collaborating with producers to ensure high-quality content on YouTube.
Responsibilities
Focus on shaping and producing original video for Food & Wine and other food brands’ YouTube channels
Develop and pitch platform-native concepts
Direct talent and crews, and guide edits through final delivery
Own the full creative lifecycle for assigned series and one-offs
Lead creative ideation, developing and pitching original concepts for new series and tentpole videos
Direct multi-camera video shoots, managing both celebrity and non-celebrity talent on set
Collaborate with other producers and directors to ensure all Food & Wine YouTube content meets brand, quality, and creative standards
Manage the entire project scope, timeline, and budget in close partnership with the Production & Post Operations team
Lead the post-production process for your projects, providing clear, constructive creative feedback to editors
Serve as the primary point of contact and creative partner for brand stakeholders on your assigned projects
Requirements
6–8 years of experience developing, directing, and producing video, ideally within food, lifestyle, and documentary formats
A confident director who can lead talent, manage crews, and make smart decisions quickly, whether on location or in-studio
Sharp editorial instincts with a deep understanding of pacing, story structure, and visual clarity for digital audiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain creative thinking and give constructive feedback
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once while staying organized and detail-oriented
Solid grasp of YouTube best practices, audience behavior, and performance indicators that shape creative choices
Comfortable navigating shifting priorities and solving real-time production or post issues without losing momentum
Experience managing budgets, schedules, and creative workflows in partnership with production and post teams
Proficient in Adobe Premiere with enough post knowledge to guide editors effectively.
Benefits
medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
unlimited paid time off (PTO)
adoption or surrogate assistance
donation matching
tuition reimbursement
basic life insurance
basic accidental death & dismemberment
supplemental life insurance
supplemental accident insurance
commuter benefits
short term and long term disability
health savings and flexible spending accounts
family care benefits
a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
10-12 paid holidays annually
generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance
Job title
Associate Director, Creative Production – Food & Wine
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