Director, Video
Front Office Sports
New York, NY, USA
USD 125k-165k / year
Posted on Dec 31, 2025
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.
- Application Deadline
- March 31, 2026
- Department
- Multimedia
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- New York, New York
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $125,000 - $165,000 / year
- Reporting To
- VP, 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.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 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
Perks & Benefits
- 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.
About Front Office Sports
Front Office Sports (FOS) is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports.
Front Office Sports is the category leader in scale and engagement, with an audience that delivers more than 150 million social impressions, 35 million newsletter opens, 10 million video views, and two million page views each month. In addition, with over 15 distribution partners, FOS content appears on screens in more than 50,000 buildings and venues across North America.
Front Office Sports is backed by RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm founded and led by Gerry Cardinale, and International Media Investments (IMI), a global media company based in Abu Dhabi.
In 2021, Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. In 2022 and 2024, Front Office Sports was named 'Hottest in Sports' on AdWeek’s Media Hot List. In 2023, Front Office Sports was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Compensation at Front Office Sports
At Front Office Sports, we approach compensation with fairness and transparency. Each role has a salary range that reflects the responsibilities of the position, the current market, and the value we place on experience and skills. Where a candidate falls within that range depends on several factors, including their background, expertise, and location. Decisions about final offers are made based on these variables, but inclusion in the range does not guarantee an offer at the top end.
Compensation at Front Office Sports
At Front Office Sports, we approach compensation with fairness and transparency. Each role has a salary range that reflects the responsibilities of the position, the current market, and the value we place on experience and skills. Where a candidate falls within that range depends on several factors, including their background, expertise, and location. Decisions about final offers are made based on these variables, but inclusion in the range does not guarantee an offer at the top end.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Front Office Sports is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. We will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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