Senior AI Vertical Mini-Series Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Austria.

📋 Description

• Manage 1–2 series simultaneously (10–15 episodes per series, approximately 1 minute per episode plus a trailer).

• Collaborate with our in-house AI copilot for consistency in characters, casting, and trailer production.

• Direct, edit, and finalize each episode independently. You will develop scripts and drive the storytelling and craftsmanship.

• We will provide training in AI content creation. If you possess a solid background in film editing, you will adapt quickly.

• Work in partnership with our team of AI content creators, technical staff, fellow short film directors, and our executive team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 4 years of experience in directing or showrunning short-form narrative video.

• Strong instincts for scripting: crafting hooks, cliffhangers, and escalating tension minute by minute.

• Familiarity with AI generation tools such as Runway Gen-4, Sora 2, Kling 3, Veo 3, Pika, Higgsfield, and Seedance. We will help you become proficient quickly.

• Experience with platforms focused on vertical drama.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills (fluent in English).

• Goal-driven, responsible, and dedicated.

• Proactive mindset - we operate swiftly and require individuals who can juggle execution, planning, and strategy.

• Passionate about speed, performance, and iterative processes.

• Humble - eager to learn and receptive to feedback.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contract Type: We prefer B2B arrangements, but we are open to flexibility; what matters is a long-term commitment and impact.

• Work From Anywhere: Fully remote position. Select the environment that enables you to perform your best work.

• Paid Time Off: 4 weeks (20 working days) of PTO annually for rest and rejuvenation.

• Annual Gathering: A yearly in-person meeting to connect, brainstorm, and celebrate our achievements together.

• Health & Wellness Support: Monthly allowance of 100 USD for health insurance costs plus unlimited 1:1 sessions with psychologists and lifestyle experts through OpenUp (also available for up to three family members).

• Co-Working Space Budget: Work from a co-working space up to twice a month (35 EUR / 40 USD per visit) to maintain inspiration and connectivity.

• Learning Budget: Dedicated funds for your professional development: courses, books, conferences, events, or certifications.

• Equipment: Company laptop provided along with a monitor budget of up to 250 USD for your workspace setup.

• AI Tools Access: Premium access to ChatGPT, Cursor, Hugging Face, Claude Code, and any other tools necessary to excel in your role, enhance your ideas, and streamline workflows.