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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in producing and directing high-visibility original series, with a strong focus on short-form storytelling and audience engagement. Proficient in managing the full production pipeline, including logistics, scheduling, and post-production processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
5+ Years Producing And DirectingShort-Form StorytellingProduction Logistics ManagementPlatform Algorithm UnderstandingClient-Facing Production Experience
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Hard Skills
ScriptingStory DevelopmentProduction PlanningOn-Set DirectionPost-Production EditingPerformance AnalysisContent OptimizationCrew LeadershipSchedulingCasting
Soft Skills
Creative VisionAdaptabilityCollaborationAttention To DetailQuick Decision-Making
Industry Keywords
Social ContentInstagramTikTokYouTubeViral ContentWorking-Class AudiencesNon-Coastal AudiencesPromotional AssetsBehind-The-Scenes FootagePerformance Data
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Refine concepts into producible, platform-native series with a clear creative vision and structure
- Lead scripting and story development, including outlines, run-of-show documents, episode scripts, and frameworks
- Cast on-camera talent for short-form social content
- Build and lead crews scaled to the format and budget
- Organize scheduling, locations, permits, production planning, and shoot-day logistics
- Set production calendars and deliverables with the Studio Director
- Direct on set while adapting to real-world conditions
- Lead post-production by guiding the edit and driving cuts to lock
- Deliver finished, formatted, captioned, and platform-optimized episodes
- Present work for creative reviews with the Showrunner and Chief Creative Officer
- Participate in post-mortems after releases
- Join client conversations when required
- Support launch plans and deliver trailers, cutdowns, and promotional assets
- Help shape show branding and promotional tone
- Capture behind-the-scenes footage, stills, and social clips on set
- Analyze post-release performance and troubleshoot hooks, thumbnails, length, posting times, and format
- Adjust upcoming episodes based on performance data and platform algorithms
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years producing and directing high-visibility original series or viral content for Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube
- Comfort owning the full production pipeline with minimal hand-holding
- Strong instincts for short-form storytelling, including pacing, structure, hooks, and audience retention
- Experience building and leading lean crews and managing production logistics end to end
- Working understanding of platform algorithms and experience adjusting series based on performance data
- Experience making content for working-class, non-coastal, or underserved audiences
- Editorial eye and ability to direct an edit
- Ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality
- Familiarity with client-facing production environments (a plus)
- Experience across several platforms or formats at once (a plus)
- Must submit a reel or links to two or three series produced or directed, typical rate, and location
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote work
- Option to work from the New York office
- Freelance, project-by-project compensation
- On-location travel as each production requires