Director, Video Production

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

. Provide overarching video strategy and creative vision for PPFA and PPAF .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in video leadership, managing production teams, and creating compelling narratives within brand guidelines. Capable of overseeing large-scale video projects and collaborating across functions to drive strategic video initiatives.

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Video LeadershipProduction Team ManagementStorytelling and Narrative DevelopmentVideo Strategy ExecutionEthical Production Standards

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Hard Skills

Video ProductionVideo EditingScriptwritingTreatment CreationDigital EngagementBranded Content DevelopmentProject ManagementContent Distribution StrategyCreative VisioningBudget Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCollaborationLeadershipCreative ThinkingDetailed Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in CinematographyBachelor’s Degree in FilmBachelor’s Degree in Advertising

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit ExperienceAgency ExperienceVideo Industry TrendsTrauma-Informed InterviewingVulnerable Populations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overarching video strategy and creative vision for PPFA and PPAF
Ideate and produce on-brand videos supporting organizational and campaign goals
Execute video distribution strategies with content, digital, social, and paid media teams
Lead and provide thought partnership to video producers throughout project lifecycles
Support professional development of the internal video team
Serve as a video thought partner for PPFA and PPAF leaders
Maintain oversight of team video work and develop new video content formats
Oversee large-scale projects with production companies and internal producers
Direct short- and long-form video for social platforms, digital ads, broadcast, websites, special events, and campaigns
Work with leadership and stakeholders to articulate video strategy and support initiatives
Collaborate with Editorial, Creative, and Marketing teams on concepts, narratives, scripts, treatments, and animated, motion, and live-action storytelling
Manage conflicting priorities, project bandwidth, and deadlines
Collaborate across divisions, functions, and geographies
Identify cost-saving opportunities in vendor budgets and proposals
Develop video resourcing plans across workstreams and project teams
Ensure video outputs are strategically sound, responsibly produced, and within brand guidelines
Manage team capacity and output for rapid-response moments
Lead branded electoral video content during election cycles
Pitch video concepts and facilitate internal feedback sessions
Build and maintain a repository of production partners and creative vendors
Monitor video industry trends and bring relevant inspiration to the team
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in a video leadership role
7+ years managing a production team
Experience managing and inspiring video/production teams
Extensive experience creating treatments and telling stories within brand guidelines
Passion for storytelling, narrative arcs, branding, and creative
Detailed and organized thinking
Ability to lead ethical production standards, including trauma-informed interviewing protocols for vulnerable beneficiary populations
Strong portfolio of video work across media, with a digital engagement focus
Bachelor’s degree in cinematography, film, advertising, or a relevant field
Agency and/or non-profit federated model experience is a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel up to 25%, domestic
Workplace culture fostering belonging and learning throughout the employee lifecycle
Equal employment opportunity and non-discriminatory work environment
Diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation valued