Sr. Manager, Branded Digital Video at Versant | Stamford, CT

Versant

Sr. Manager, Branded Digital Video

Stamford, CT (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end branded sports content from concept to delivery, with strong leadership in live-event execution and cross-functional collaboration.

Own the branded content pipeline and project management from concept through delivery.
Must-have: 5+ years producing end-to-end sports video content with some leadership experience.
Standout: Ability to coordinate live-event content and quickly pivot to top-performing moments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop deep expertise on the Versant Sports portfolio — including brands, content themes, and audience insights — to inform strategic branded content opportunities and work with internal teams to ideate branded content opportunities and execute projects.
Serve as the client-facing project management lead for original content production, managing timelines, approvals, and deliverables from concept through delivery
Lead the creative pipeline for branded content by creating compelling thought-starters, cross-platform property recommendations, and pitch materials across video, social, and live events
Responsible for the production calendar and edit schedule for all branded and original projects, in communication and partnership with Director of Social Media and Sr. Manager, Video Production, as well as all edits and deliverables.
Produce and edit all projects with ease in Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects and other tools as needed. This lead role will have access to a small team to lead, but in many occasions, it will be expected that the Sr. Manager makes edits themselves in order to complete projects.
Maintain a deep understanding of the larger sports calendar and work with peers to identify unique digital opportunities for coverage of tentpole events across brands.
Lead live event branded content strategy and on-site execution, bringing custom brand integrations and live content capture to life where applicable.
Work hand-in-hand with our leaders of Content, Editorial and Social Media to build a digital video program for Sports that meets KPIs across platforms. The ability to identify what is performing and pivot teams creatively and on programming to reach goals is a must.
Build and maintain strong relationships across Sales, Marketing, Production, Legal, Finance, and Brand teams.
Contribute to team brainstorms by pitching content ideas that will help build video views and revenue opportunities cross-platform.

Requirements

BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university or equivalent experience
Minimum of (5) years of experience producing video content end-to-end for social & digital platforms at a professional, collegiate or agency / brand sports property, with 1-2 years managerial experience preferred.
Expert knowledge of a range of video formats and platform-specific best practices, with a deep understanding of how online video algorithms work and ways to best leverage content to grow audiences and viewership.
Strong proficiency in digital video editing and storytelling, with a demonstrated ability to support the creation of high‑quality, on‑brand content for premium digital platforms.
Excellent expertise with the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects.)
Ability to work ideate and work within existing graphic packages.
Experience working on commercial / branded content projects.
Must be able to work under extremely tight deadlines
Extensive knowledge of sports and internet culture
Excellent writing and copywriting skills and the ability to provide feedback to editors and content leaders that collaboratively positions our Sports content as an industry standard.

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of sports, ideally including any / all of the following: Golf, NASCAR, Premier League, WNBA, Volleyball.
Leader who prioritizes team mentorship and growth of junior talent
A passion for digital video content in general, sports storytelling, and lifestyle programming.
Finger on the pulse of what branded content/branded video is resonating with clients in the sports media space. Clear understanding of how to create a winning pitch and a stellar branded video that aligns with client needs but speaks authentically to a sports audience
The ability to translate linear content into digital-first storytelling
Strong understanding of digital production trends and how to utilize them to optimize our properties.
Dependable, collaborative, and proactive project manager with strong communication skills and a love for what they’re creating.
Flexible and has ability to shift gears quickly between multiple campaigns and projects managed
Strong understanding of digital trends
Excellent organization and time management skills with initiative and attention to detail.

Versant

We help developers of infrastructure projects make the best decisions within the French mitigation hierarchy regulatory framework (Séquence ERC). Our solution enables the identification of the most suitable sites for implementing compensatory measures.

Founded in 2023

Paris, Île-de-France, FRA

9 employees (2 in marketing)

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