Fenton is hiring : Associate Creative Director in New York

Overview We’re looking for an AVP, Creative Director, Video to join our Creative Production team. This senior role will represent the agency to clients, including those in the corporate space. They will set the creative and production vision for video storytelling across the organization. You’ll lead video projects from concept through post-production — including on-the-ground shoots — and serve as a thought partner to clients and internal teams on how to use video to move audiences.

This is a high-impact role for a strategic, creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing vision-setting with hands-on execution. The ideal candidate has experience in social impact storytelling and Corporate Social Good (CSG) work, as well as strong skills in managing the production process to ensure exceptional results.

Responsibilities Develop Creative Strategy – Develop original creative briefs, script samples, and storyboards. Lead the process to translate client-approved messaging and campaign direction into impactful, story-driven videos

Produce and Direct On-Location Shoots – Hire and manage crew, lead pre-production meetings, prepare talent, conduct interviews, and oversee client relationships.

Edit Across Diverse Formats and Styles – Deliver work across anthem, social media, advertising, documentary, and testimonial formats.

Color and Audio Finishing – Apply advanced color correction, audio mixing, and post-production polishing to ensure consistency, clarity, and high-quality output.

Collaborate with Multiple Stakeholders – Work closely with clients, internal production, creative, and account teams to deliver cohesive, aligned work.

Manage Production Projects and Teams – Oversee timelines, budgets, and workflows to keep projects on track and within scope. Mentor and guide producers, editors, and coordinators to deliver their best work. Translate strategic guidance and feedback from the client and agency leaders to the creative team.

Strengthen and Evolve Production Systems – Track projects efficiently, maintain clear communication across teams and with clients, and refine workflows to increase efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications 7+ years experience leading the creative strategy and post-production process for video projects delivering the highest-quality work in a client-facing capacity.

Experience in Corporate Social Good, ESG, or social impact storytelling preferred.

Expertise editing using Adobe Cloud Creative suite and other industry-standard editing tools (e.g. Premiere, After Effects, Audition, DaVinci Resolve)

Advanced skills in color correction and grading, with strong attention to consistency and visual quality

Proficiency in following brand guidelines and transforming brands and branded content into impactful video storytelling

A strong sense for visual storytelling and a keen eye for detail and continuity

Detailed-oriented, comfortable working in collaborative cross-departmental environments and developing procedures that clearly communicate production needs

Confidence and experience presenting creative concepts and video work directly to clients and external stakeholders

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully work on multiple projects at once

Critical thinking and creative problem solving

Ability to successfully work both independently and collaboratively

Experience using project management tools to track tasks, manage timelines, and support team coordination

Knowledge of accessibility standards as they relate to video production

A background in impact or documentary filmmaking is a bonus

A competitive salary against industry standards - commitment to pay equity practices - published salary bands across all levels

Salary band for AVP, Creative Director = $125,000 - $150,000

Year-end discretionary bonus

Access to the Fenton Learning Lab, the agency’s proprietary professional development portal.

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401K with employer match

Profit sharing plan

Unlimited PTO for exempt staff and generous accrual policy for non-exempt staff

11 paid company holidays

Discretionary company closing between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefits via WageWorks

We have adopted a hybrid remote / in-office worksite model. We require all employees to live within a 35-mile radius of any one of our four strategic hubs (New York, D.C., LA or SF). You have the option to work remotely from your home and will travel to Company meetings / events as needed, or you can work from any one of our shared workspaces.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About Fenton Fenton is the social change agency taking on the world’s toughest challenges in human rights, social and economic justice, environment, education, and public health. We are a fast-growing and award-winning agency, committed to diversity and inclusion. We are women-led and prioritize social impact work and activism in a collaborative environment with excellent benefits and a strong sense of purpose.

Equal Opportunity Fenton is an anti-racist and intersectional organization that prioritizes the needs of historically marginalized groups. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to the affirmative hiring of people of color, members of the LGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities, and women. We strive to reflect the diverse community in our client work and believe that our firm’s success depends on hiring and retaining staff from all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and orientations.

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Advertising, Marketing, and Art / Creative

Industries

Public Relations and Communications Services, Advertising Services, and Movies, Videos, and Sound

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