What You'll DoYou will report into the SVP, Future CreativePost-Production Operations: Design and implement the end-to-end post-production pipeline: ingest, editing, color grading, sound design, motion graphics and approval, and final delivery. Establish platform-specific delivery specifications for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, CTV, podcast platforms, and on-site. Build standardized workflows that maintain quality while ensuring scale.Digital Asset Management: Lead the implementation and management of the enterprise DAM/MAM/PAM systems. Define metadata standards, tagging taxonomy, and naming conventions across all Future brands. Build the IP lifecycle framework: editorial creation through commercial packaging to licensing and data monetisation. Ensure all assets are tagged, cleared, and ready for multi-lifecycle commercial use.AI & Automation: Partner with the Tiger Team and enterprise AI team to inform and implement automation touchpoints across the post-production pipeline. Track efficiency gains and report quarterly on time-saved and output multiplication metrics. Important targets include automating social re-cuts from long-form content. You will convert one 12-min video into 20-50 versions of assets in minutes compared to hours. Additionally, important targets include caption and subtitle generation across languages, thumbnail creation and A/B testing, and multi-platform reformatting.Production Services and Freelance Network: Build and manage a global freelance production services network covering editing, color, sound, motion graphics, and archival. Establish service-level agreements, rate cards, and quality benchmarks. Manage production services budget and vendor relationships. Ensure the network can flex to meet seasonal demand and tentpole production peaks.Quality Control & Compliance: Implement quality control checkpoints across all output at defined stages of the post-production pipeline. Manage rights clearance, music licensing, talent release tracking, and FTC compliance for branded content. Ensure all assets in the DAM are cleared and documented for commercial use, licensing, and CTV distribution.24/5 Global Operations: Design and operate a dual-hub production model (NYC and London) that provides production services coverage across time zones. Establish handoff protocols, shared project management systems, and unified quality standards. Build the operational rhythm that allows you to complete work started in London in New York and vice versa.Experience That Will Put You Ahead Of The CurveYou are a systems-builder who combines deep technical expertise in post-production with the operational discipline to run a global production services function at scale. They understand both the craft of post-production and the business logic of content infrastructure.10–15+ years in post-production leadership or production operations at a media company, studio, or production houseExperience building and scaling post-production departments or centralized production services responsibilitiesDeep technical knowledge across editing (Premiere, Avid, DaVinci Resolve), color, sound, and motion graphics workflowsExperience implementing and managing DAM systems at enterprise scaleTrack record with AI-assisted production tools and workflow automationExperience managing global, multi-hub production operations across time zonesBackground in rights management, music licensing, and content complianceExperience building infrastructure that enables creativity at scaleRigorous about quality control and delivery standardsExperienced in managing large freelance networks and vendor relationshipsData-driven: tracks efficiency, throughput, and quality metrics obsessivelyWhat's In It For YouThe expected range for this role is $162,00 - $200,000As well as more great perks, including:Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and timeWhen we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonusRefer a friend and get rewarded when they join FutureWell-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant ProgramsOpportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive PlanInternal job family level Commercial 2This is a Hybrid role from our New York office, working three days from the office and two from home.Who We AreWe're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!Our Future, Our Responsibility: Inclusion and Diversity at FutureWe embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. We're building a workplace where we value, respect, and empower everyone to thrive.When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!#LI-Hybrid
What You'll Do
You will report into the SVP, Future Creative
- Post-Production Operations: Design and implement the end-to-end post-production pipeline: ingest, editing, color grading, sound design, motion graphics and approval, and final delivery. Establish platform-specific delivery specifications for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, CTV, podcast platforms, and on-site. Build standardized workflows that maintain quality while ensuring scale.
- Digital Asset Management: Lead the implementation and management of the enterprise DAM/MAM/PAM systems. Define metadata standards, tagging taxonomy, and naming conventions across all Future brands. Build the IP lifecycle framework: editorial creation through commercial packaging to licensing and data monetisation. Ensure all assets are tagged, cleared, and ready for multi-lifecycle commercial use.
- AI & Automation: Partner with the Tiger Team and enterprise AI team to inform and implement automation touchpoints across the post-production pipeline. Track efficiency gains and report quarterly on time-saved and output multiplication metrics. Important targets include automating social re-cuts from long-form content. You will convert one 12-min video into 20-50 versions of assets in minutes compared to hours. Additionally, important targets include caption and subtitle generation across languages, thumbnail creation and A/B testing, and multi-platform reformatting.
- Production Services and Freelance Network: Build and manage a global freelance production services network covering editing, color, sound, motion graphics, and archival. Establish service-level agreements, rate cards, and quality benchmarks. Manage production services budget and vendor relationships. Ensure the network can flex to meet seasonal demand and tentpole production peaks.
- Quality Control & Compliance: Implement quality control checkpoints across all output at defined stages of the post-production pipeline. Manage rights clearance, music licensing, talent release tracking, and FTC compliance for branded content. Ensure all assets in the DAM are cleared and documented for commercial use, licensing, and CTV distribution.
- 24/5 Global Operations: Design and operate a dual-hub production model (NYC and London) that provides production services coverage across time zones. Establish handoff protocols, shared project management systems, and unified quality standards. Build the operational rhythm that allows you to complete work started in London in New York and vice versa.
Experience That Will Put You Ahead Of The Curve
You are a systems-builder who combines deep technical expertise in post-production with the operational discipline to run a global production services function at scale. They understand both the craft of post-production and the business logic of content infrastructure.
- 10–15+ years in post-production leadership or production operations at a media company, studio, or production house
- Experience building and scaling post-production departments or centralized production services responsibilities
- Deep technical knowledge across editing (Premiere, Avid, DaVinci Resolve), color, sound, and motion graphics workflows
- Experience implementing and managing DAM systems at enterprise scale
- Track record with AI-assisted production tools and workflow automation
- Experience managing global, multi-hub production operations across time zones
- Background in rights management, music licensing, and content compliance
- Experience building infrastructure that enables creativity at scale
- Rigorous about quality control and delivery standards
- Experienced in managing large freelance networks and vendor relationships
- Data-driven: tracks efficiency, throughput, and quality metrics obsessively
What's In It For You
The expected range for this role is $162,00 - $200,000
As well as more great perks, including:
- Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan
Internal job family level Commercial 2
This is a Hybrid role from our New York office, working three days from the office and two from home.
Who We Are
We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.
We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!
Our Future, Our Responsibility: Inclusion and Diversity at Future
We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.
Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. We're building a workplace where we value, respect, and empower everyone to thrive.
When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.
Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!
#LI-Hybrid
We are FutureConnectors. Creators. Experience MakersFuture is a global multi-platform media company and leading digital publisher, with scalable brands and diversified revenue streams. We are dedicated to connecting over 300 million people worldwide with their passions, through expert content, world-class events and cutting-edge proprietary technology. We have big ambitions to transform media and change people’s lives. We have a market-leading portfolio of over 220 brands spanning across technology, gaming, TV & entertainment, women’s lifestyle, music, sport, creative and photography, home interest and B2B. You may have heard of us…But a stellar heritage isn’t enough. We continue to grow our portfolio and launch new brands, restlessly looking to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what can be done. We develop leading-edge technology which is disrupting the media marketplace.Together, we’re exceeding the expectations of everyone we exist for – our audiences, clients, staff and shareholders. In a short space of time, Future has transformed into an innovative global media platform.We reap the rewards too, of course, with a fun and creative place to work with endless opportunities to forge a career. We believe in teamwork that transcends location, so we don’t have a Future HQ but a globally connected workforce across the UK, US, Europe and AustraliaEvery kind of talent is celebrated here.. We hire for person not for the role, looking for people who share our ambitions to be bold and innovate, making Future a global success story.
We are Future
Connectors. Creators. Experience Makers
Future is a global multi-platform media company and leading digital publisher, with scalable brands and diversified revenue streams. We are dedicated to connecting over 300 million people worldwide with their passions, through expert content, world-class events and cutting-edge proprietary technology. We have big ambitions to transform media and change people’s lives.
We have a market-leading portfolio of over 220 brands spanning across technology, gaming, TV & entertainment, women’s lifestyle, music, sport, creative and photography, home interest and B2B. You may have heard of us…
But a stellar heritage isn’t enough. We continue to grow our portfolio and launch new brands, restlessly looking to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what can be done. We develop leading-edge technology which is disrupting the media marketplace.
Together, we’re exceeding the expectations of everyone we exist for – our audiences, clients, staff and shareholders. In a short space of time, Future has transformed into an innovative global media platform.
We reap the rewards too, of course, with a fun and creative place to work with endless opportunities to forge a career. We believe in teamwork that transcends location, so we don’t have a Future HQ but a globally connected workforce across the UK, US, Europe and Australia
Every kind of talent is celebrated here.. We hire for person not for the role, looking for people who share our ambitions to be bold and innovate, making Future a global success story.
