Associate Creative Director

Overview

Were 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. Youll 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.

Detail-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 juggle multiple projects at once.

Critical thinking and creative problem solving.

Ability to 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.

Salary information and company-wide compensation practices are shared as part of the hiring process where applicable.

We have adopted a hybrid remote / in-office worksite model with a 35-mile radius requirement from our hubs (New York, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco).

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.

Fenton is an anti-racist and intersectional organization that prioritizes the needs of historically marginalized or oppressed communities. We do the work of creating positive social change as an act of repairing the harm done to those who have been disenfranchised across racial, gender, sexual orientation and preference, religious, and other marginalized backgrounds. We are committed to doing work that is rooted in justice and equity and continuing to learn how to do this work better.

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 represent the diverse community reflected in our client work and believe that our firms continued success is driven by hiring and retaining high-caliber staff from all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and orientations. We are committed to supporting our staff in growing their careers.

Benefits and Additional Information

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 Years holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefits via WageWorks

Were able to mask some job market data in the description here; this is not a complete listing of all compensation or benefits. For full details, refer to the official job posting.

Locations

Remote-friendly with work location within 35 miles of NY, DC, LA, or SF hubs

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to affirmative hiring of people of color, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and women. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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