Creative Director - Social Media

Creative Director

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing creative concepts for videos, shoots, and campaigns
• Help plan and direct shoots: framing, angles, pacing, performance notes
• Research trends, viral formats, and social media storytelling
• Provide on-set creative input (shot ideas, transitions, pacing, look & vibe)
• Support with location research, moodboards, and visual references
• Collaborate on scripts, storyboards, and narrative structure
• Assist with basic production tasks (setup, lighting help, shot organizing)
• Review footage and suggest selects for the editor
• Maintain creative consistency across content styles
• Present fresh ideas, show concepts, and new series for social media influencer

Requirements

• Film student or recent graduate (Directing)
• Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, social media trends and viral content
• Ability to find and reinterpret viral trends
• Skilled at storytelling, pacing, and creating emotional/visual impact
• Ability to give direction to talent
• Proficient understanding of cameras, lighting, and visual composition
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments
• Portfolio or examples of past creative work strongly preferred

Compensation

• Highly competitive compensation per project (rates discussed individually depending on experience)
• Additional bonuses for high-performing concepts
• Opportunity to grow into a Creative Director position long-term

Ideal Candidate

Someone who is hungry, ambitious, obsessed with creativity, and wants to build a long-term career in social-media-first directing. This is the perfect role for someone who dreams of becoming a Creative Director, but needs real industry experience, mentorship, and a platform