Associate Creative Director Job at Fenton 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.

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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.

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