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# Director, Digital Video

- **Company:** Paramount Pictures
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Premiere Pro, Video Editing
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.paramount.com/talentcommunity/apply/1441061400/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience in video production within a fast-paced digital media environment
 * Prior management experience required
 * Demonstrated experience in digital-first video production for high-visibility news and entertainment brands
 * Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with a strong portfolio of video editing work and a demonstrated ability to provide thoughtful editorial and creative feedback
 * Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction, draft and edit copy quickly, and exercise strong editorial judgment
 * Strong understanding of media production workflows, including asset management and production platforms
 * Proficiency with analytics platforms like YouTube Studio and Tubular, with the ability to translate metrics into actionable editorial and content strategies

## Description

CBS News is looking for a director of digital video to lead development and execution of original YouTube shows and series. The ideal candidate is a skilled producer and editor with demonstrated experience driving watch time on YouTube for news and entertainment brands. This is a hands-on role: You will manage a small team but be expected to produce and edit yourself. You should also be a collaborative people-person, as you will tap into the broader CBS News ecosystem of reporters, producers and editors to help support our slate of shows. This position is onsite Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 pm ET., * Work across CBS News shows and beats to develop and execute on YouTube-first concepts spanning hard news and features

 * Produce, shoot and edit YouTube-first videos and series across a range of CBS News beats, from breaking news and explainers to features and original programming
 * Edit videos in Adobe Premiere Pro, shaping narrative, pacing, structure, sound and visuals to create engaging, polished content
 * Use YouTube performance and audience insights to guide editorial strategy, story selection, packaging and future content development, with a focus on watch time and revenue
 * Steer the pitch process for YouTube-first videos across CBS News
 * Write and review scripts, cuts, headlines, descriptions and other editorial elements, ensuring content is accurate, compelling, polished and ready for publication
 * Coordinate across Rights & Clearances, Legal, Standards, Graphics and other internal teams to identify and resolve issues, align on priorities and ensure content is accurate and ready for publication