About the role
Business Insider is looking for a Managing Producer to lead our Vertical Video team and help shape the future of short-form strategy across our site and social platforms.
This is a leadership role for an experienced editorial producer who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, has exceptional editorial judgment, and is passionate about crafting compelling video journalism. You'll oversee day-to-day operations while partnering across the newsroom to transform Business Insider's reporting into engaging short-form storytelling.
The Vertical Video team produces explainers, breaking news coverage, and original hosted series spanning business, technology, innovation, and global markets. As Managing Producer, you'll serve as the connective thread between video editors and producers, video leadership, and reporters and editors across the newsroom.
Reporting to our Deputy Executive Producer, you'll lead a team of producers, set editorial priorities, and help define the long-term strategy for Business Insider's vertical video operation. You'll combine strong people management with sharp editorial instincts, using audience insights and performance data to evolve our storytelling, scale successful franchises, and identify new opportunities across emerging platforms and formats.
This is a hybrid position based in New York, with an in-office expectation of three days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of vertical video producers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing newsroom culture.
- Oversee daily vertical video coverage, managing workflows, assigning stories, and setting publishing priorities.
- Partner with reporters and editors across the newsroom to translate original reporting into compelling short-form video.
- Coach reporters, producers, and hosts on vertical-native storytelling, scripting, and on-camera presentation.