Head of Video

Key Responsibilities

Final responsibility for all US video content, including shortform and social, breaking news and explainers, new shows, features and documentaries
Ensure U.S. video output aligns with the Guardian’s global video strategy and standards, work closely with global video and multimedia leaders to develop a cohesive global product
Act as chief editor for US video projects, ensuring that the Guardian’s video output meets its high editorial standards, achieves its artistic & journalistic goals, and advances the Guardian’s reputation for innovation
Collaborate closely with the US audience and social team, which leads video for Instagram and Tik Tok.
Make strategic decisions around video resources to maximize the impact of a small team
Build and sustain close relationships with the Guardian newsroom, and develop workflows and systems for connecting video team to the newsroom’s wider journalistic output
Hire and manage video journalists, and support them in their development; identify and develop host talent from around the US newsroom
Develop new strategies for video on platforms such as YouTube, participate in conversations about new channel launches and approaches on social platforms
Help manage relationships with partners at video platforms, including Youtube
Act as advocate for video across the organisation, working with other editorial teams on joint projects
Collaborate with US podcast team (Stateside with Kai and Carter) and advise podcast team on Youtube and video strategy
Collaborate with Guardian Studios, a UK-led team focused on creating Youtube-first personality-led shows
Collaborate with US audience team and ensure video meets audience growth targets, including traffic & engagement
Develop a video strategy that considers commercial opportunities. Collaborate with US commercial colleagues on video monetization strategies
Ensure that video content meets legal and ethical standards
Oversee US video budget
Monitor the wider digital video landscape, identifying key trends and insights and staying on top of new technology and opportunities
Act as US point person for partnerships and co-productions
Represent the Guardian at industry events

Key Relationships: US Editor, VP, audience and strategy, head of social, executive producer, Stateside with Kai and Carter, UK head of video, Australia head of multimedia, US editorial desk leads (news, features, opinion etc.), digital editors, head of visuals

About You

Experienced video storyteller with deep knowledge of YouTube and other video platforms
Highly collaborative leader, comfortable working in matrixed organization with many stakeholders
Track record of making compelling video journalism in multiple formats
Strong manager
Curiosity that spans a wide range of topic areas including hard news, culture, lifestyle, comedy and sports
Deep understanding of legal and ethical issues around journalism and video
Experience working in a busy newsroom and ability to work across multiple deadlines and editorial priorities