Refinery29 is a rapidly-growing digital media company that delivers non-stop inspiration for living a more stylish and creative life.  From fashion to beauty to products and shopping, Refinery29 takes its users on a constant journey of style discovery.

Since its inception in 2005, Refinery29 has focused on building a massive community through 24/7 original content.  Refinery29’s highly engaged consumer base yields 7mm unique visitors and 1.5mm subscribers generating 100mm page views each month.  Refinery29 has become the #1 digital style destination and was ranked as Inc. Magazine’s #1 fastest-growing media company this year.

The company recently raised a $20mm Series C (2013) round of funding.  The company’s investors include Eastern Capital, FLOODGATE, First Round Capital, Hearst Corporation, Lerer Ventures, and Stripes Group.

This individual will be charged with driving Refinery29’s vision and output in every aspect of our video operation.  Video is a key priority for the company in 2014 – with a significant increase in budget allocated to growing our capabilities and product this year.  Individual will be tasked with growing the team – as well as helping to refine and optimize video’s role within the overall operation.

Responsibilities

▪    Manage and oversee entire R29 video production operation

▪    Create vision and guidance for all that the video content team creates

▪    Lead (and grow) a team capable of producing best-in-class short-form video to complement and expand the Refinery29 editorial program

▪    Oversee the conception and development of compelling video programming that disrupts the existing landscape in fashion, lifestyle and beauty

▪    Forge processes and work-flow that deliver maximum value and output, while balancing demands from various internal constituents (e.g. Editorial, Creative, Ad sales, etc.)

▪    Actively collaborate with Creative Director, Editor-in-Chief, Sales development (and other key staff) to identify ways to extend editorial vision into video in relevant and compelling ways

▪    Contemplate elegant solutions for driving a vibrant vision for video, while helping editorial teams better engage their readers through video

▪    Develop, refine, edit and expand our daily and/or weekly franchises

▪    Implement processes and workflow to integrate vendors, third-parties and freelancers in an efficient and affordable manner that helps to drive greater scale and scope

▪    Turn our people into personalities – helping editors (who already have an emerging fan base) continue to connect with our audience through video

▪    Deliver a video product that possesses value in the greater video universe—with the potential to capture and captivate audiences off-platform

▪    Enlist outside talent to participate in R29-produced video content (vloggers, youtube, lifestyle personalities, etc.)

▪    Use video to invent new occasions for engaging Refinery29 users in social media

▪    Help create content that improves our performance and connectivity within YouTube

▪    Develop, manage and deliver against a quarterly production budget

▪    Seeking a compelling, creative executive with proven management experience

▪    Minimum 10 years of experience, ideally in the fashion, women’s lifestyle space

▪    Must possess magical combination of bona fide creative sensibility, technical know-how and gift of natural leadership

▪    Proven ability to manage demands from above and below

▪    Deep, intuitive understanding of, and passion for, fashion, style and pop culture

▪    Possess outstanding news judgment

▪    Fearless approach to delivering against aggressive goals and deadlines

Desired qualities:

▪    Passionate about the web, video, and of course online journalism

▪    Be deeply in touch with fashion, style and entertainment

▪    Natural leader with gravity and a desire and willingness to lead

▪    Thrive in a fast-paced environment

▪    Entrepreneurial spirit and drive; start up experience a plus 

For consideration, you must submit your RESUME and a COVER LETTER describing why you would be a great fit for this position and Refinery29.

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