Senior AI Vertical Mini-Series Director

About the role

We are seeking a Senior AI Vertical Mini‑Series Director to lead the creation of short‑form, AI‑powered vertical dramas for global mobile‑first audiences. Based in Australia and working fully remotely, you will own the end‑to‑end production of 1‑2 mini‑series, blending narrative craft with generative AI tools.

Key responsibilities

• Own and direct 1‑2 vertical mini‑series (10‑15 episodes each) from concept to delivery.
• Develop scripts with strong hooks, pacing and cliffhangers for short‑form viewing.
• Direct, edit and finalize episodes, ensuring narrative cohesion and high engagement.
• Utilise AI production tools and internal copilots for character consistency, casting and content generation.
• Collaborate with AI specialists, engineers and creative teams to iterate and improve production efficiency.
• Experiment with AI‑driven video generation workflows to increase speed, quality and scalability.
• Meet performance and storytelling benchmarks across distribution platforms.

Required profile

• 4+ years experience directing, showrunning or producing short‑form narrative video or serialized digital content.
• Proven storytelling expertise with engaging hooks, episodic tension and fast‑paced arcs.
• Hands‑on video editing and end‑to‑end content production experience.
• Familiarity with vertical video formats and digital‑first platforms.
• Exposure to AI video or creative tools (e.g., Runway, Sora, Kling, Veo, Pika, Seedance) and willingness to upskill.
• Excellent English communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly autonomous, experimental mindset with strong ownership and bias toward action.

Required skills

• Video editing software
• AI video generation tools (Runway, Sora, Kling, Veo, Pika, Seedance, etc.)

What we offer

• Fully remote work model – work from anywhere.
• B2B contract flexibility with long‑term potential.