The role of the Freelance Remote Director is to generate social media video assets to use in ad creative. They will live direct talent remotely utilizing industry-standard remote video production technology, are responsible for footage deliverables, and interpreting production requests and shoot briefs into actionable filming plans.
Responsibilities
Receive production requests/creative briefs from Supervising Producers and develop them into production plans in partnership with the Production Management team.
Identify resources needed to execute the project at the requested quality for client performance goals.
Review Brand & Legal information for clients in received briefs.
Convert briefs into detailed shot lists, as needed
Work with a Supervising Producer and Production Manager to assess potential production roadblocks or missing information to execute effectively.
Generate a library of raw assets by remotely directing talent.
Follow media management best practices including internal organization and naming conventions.
Attend pre-production calls and post-mortem meetings for assigned productions, as required.
Ensure raw video assets are delivered by the deadline and with proper TubeScience quality and technical standards.
Keep up-to-date with department-wide best practices (performance learnings, shooting techniques, workflow tactics, etc.).
Develop an understanding of performance metrics and factors influencing footage performance, and consistently apply learnings to content creation
Research competitor and social media ecosystem trends and integrate findings into content creation
Required Skills and Qualifications
A reel and/or portfolio showcasing a body of work to demonstrate expertise in talent direction
Has an awareness of what performs well on social media and performance creative best practices
Able to interpret and apply performance/conversion-based feedback on footage
Able to input all receipts and transactions into team budget trackers promptly
Possesses a strong understanding of the remote production workflow, both from a creative and technical perspective
Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
Able to conduct themselves in a professional, remote-first environment
Expertise in talent direction as well as remotely coordinating and directing blocking, lighting, and production design as needed.
Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Adaptability and willingness to stay updated with industry best practices and department-wide guidelines.
Prior experience in performance marketing is a plus.
Compensation
TubeScience provides the wage ranges it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for all remote roles and as otherwise required by applicable law. The expected range of starting pay for this role is $28.00 to $40.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary within the listed range based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, and specific geographic location.