Deputy Director for Digital and Social Video (Deputy Director)

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiasednews in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

The Associated Press seeks an experienced newsroom manager to transform AP's video presence across site and social platforms. We're looking for a skilled editor with a deep understanding of how video is produced and optimized across the digital landscape, with a particular focus on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and APNews.com. This position is based in New York or Washington, D.C. and reports to the vice president of news for digital platforms.

Responsibilities: In this role, you will manage a global team of video producers and curation editors responsible for the social video, livestreams and horizontal video programming you see across AP's site and social channels. Each day, you'll establish story priorities, delegate assignments and review video scripts and edits prior to publishing. You'll also craft data-informed strategies to grow our audiences across platforms and use those insights to inform the broader newsroom on video best practices.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has extensive knowledge of the video production process across our key formats (vertical video, live video and horizontal video). Your producing and editing abilities are top-notch, and you also understand the importance of packaging and optimizing video for specific platforms.
• Coordinates video coverage for major events. Politics and world news are central to our journalism, so guiding your team during breaking news is crucial. Additionally, you'll brainstorm video opportunities ahead of high-profile events like the Super Bowl and the Oscars.
• Can coach journalists from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets. While your primary focus is managing and mentoring your team, you'll also train AP staff around the world on the latest video storytelling methods.
• Closely tracks the evolving media landscape. We want someone who can explore opportunities around monetization and emerging technologies like AI as video consumption continues to grow.
• Excels at translating and presenting video insights to a variety of stakeholders. Our product, revenue and technology teams will serve as key partners, in addition to other newsroom teams.
• Pursues innovative and inclusive coverage while maintaining AP's standards for integrity and objectivity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, such as at least five years of full-time work as an editor, reporter or producer. Management experience is strongly preferred.
• All applicants must be able to work in the U.S. or be able to gain permission to do so.
• Advanced-level professional fluency in written and spoken English. Professional fluency in a language besides English is a plus.
• Experience using Parsely and other tools.
• You must be willing to work nights and on weekends, as coverage demands, as AP is a 24/7 operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in video production, with an understanding of Adobe Premiere, as well as Canva, Photoshop and other similar tools.
• The ability to quickly become conversant with every aspect of AP's all formats news report.
• Strong news judgement and communication skills to work collaboratively with journalists across text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics.
• Comfort with guiding team members on SEO best practices.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

Salary & Benefits: The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000, contingent on experience and other job-related factors. Employees are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan, employer-sponsored health insurance plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance with AP policy.

The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave for any new parent
• Mental health resources

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

Application deadline is April 8, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law. We encourage members of historically underrepresented communities, including women and BIPOC, to apply.