Senior AI Vertical Mini-Series Director – Freelance

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

📋 Description

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

• Utilize our in-house AI copilot for maintaining character consistency, casting decisions, and trailer production.

• Direct, edit, and finalize each episode independently. You will be responsible for scripting; your storytelling and craft will shine through.

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

• Collaborate with our team of AI content creators, technology experts, fellow short film directors, and our executive team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience directing or showrunning short-form narrative videos.

• Strong instincts in scripting: creating hooks, cliffhangers, and managing minute-to-minute escalation.

• 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 an expert swiftly.

• Experience with vertical drama platforms is essential.

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

• Goal-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and commitment.

• A proactive mindset - we are moving rapidly and need individuals who can effectively balance execution, planning, and strategy.

• A keen focus on speed, performance, and iterative processes.

• Humble and open to learning, as well as receptive to feedback.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contract Type: We prefer B2B arrangements, but we are flexible; what matters most is long-term commitment and impact.

• Work From Anywhere: Fully remote position. Choose the setting where you perform your best work.

• Paid Time Off: 4 weeks (20 working days) of PTO annually to help you recharge and reset.

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

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

• Co-Working Space Budget: Access to co-working spaces up to twice a month (35 EUR / 40 USD per visit) to maintain inspiration and connection.

• Learning Budget: Specific funds allocated to support your professional development: courses, books, conferences, events, or certifications.

• Equipment: A company laptop is 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 and enhance your creativity and workflows.