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Role Description

As a Senior Director, you will oversee the creative vision and execution of sponsored, original, non-fiction videos under Big Think Creative Studio. You will direct content for Bigthink.com, as well as white-label partner content. Our videos employ a mix of original footage, on-camera hosting, voice-over, motion graphics, and music to make the story come to life.

• Bring fresh ideas and innovative storytelling methods to our video projects
• Conduct pre-interviews during development
• Write story treatments and develop mood boards and style decks
• Direct subjects and talent during production
• Build trust and understanding with story subjects
• Direct editors and motion designers during post-production
• Manage multiple ongoing video projects
• Analyze performance data and use it to inform creative decisions
• Build and manage relationships across the team - both internal and external
• Collaborate with the Publishing team to integrate best practices and insights into future work
• Anticipate partner feedback and goals, and adjust strategy accordingly
• Assess and respond to difficult partner feedback with a positive, solution-focused mindset

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on directing of non-fiction videos, documentaries and interviews
• Experience in both editorial and commercial roles is preferred
• Keen understanding of various social platforms and knowledge of what content works best on each
• Ability to craft a rough idea into engaging, high-performing content
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• Experience directing celebrity and VIP talent
• Experience using AI image and video-generating tools
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in where needed
• Ability to be passionate about the work without being precious
• Openness to feedback and challenge
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed for special event programming
• Ability to travel 25% of the time, often with short notice

Requirements

• A talented, senior-level director who can deliver compelling, effective videos, including long-form field documentaries, in-depth interviews and social shorts optimized for various platforms

Benefits

• Salary range: $125,000 - $135,000