Creative Director
About the Role
At MrBeast, Creative is 3 things. What we think will happen, what actually happens, and the best story we tell of what happened. As a Director, you are accountable for all three.
You will unmatched ownership over various video projects at various stages, making real-time decisions to protect the creative vision from the kick-off with title and thumbnail through the final edit. You work with the creatives in pre-production to make the best outline of the video possible through concepts, testing, and formats. On set, you will make vital creative decisions that shape the video. This involves real-time writing, problem-solving, and collaborating with production, talent, and contestants, all while keeping the viewer's experience in mind. You will also participate actively in post-production reviews, working to leave notes and feedback to ensure the final product is exceptional.
You are the single source of creative truth for your projects, ensuring that the hundreds of decisions made during production align with the core creative vision.
What you’ll be doing in Pre-Production:
Innovate the formats & framework with the team for an original, high-performing viral video
Pitch Macro concepts/ideas to the Head of Creative
Lead writing sessions for unique ideas and situations
Research trends and tactics for retention
What you’ll be doing on Set:
Real time problem solving
Direct Talent/Contestants
Guide the video to follow the best possible outcome
Work with Production on schedule and readiness
What makes you a fit:
Master collaborator
High accountability and integrity
Willing to learn (and unlearn) quickly
Able to communicate ideas and pitches in a clear concise manner that includes visuals
Experience developing content from ground up - concept to the final product
Self Starter mentality, able to push individually to work on concepts
Always expects the unexpected
No ego, team first mentality
A Place to Call Home
We are based in Greenville, North Carolina, widely recognized as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of Eastern North Carolina. Greenville is a university-medical community, home to East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center, as well as a vibrant Uptown Greenville District with a diverse art, music, and food scene featuring an increasing number of unique, locally-owned businesses and restaurants.
Our excellent affordability, geographic location, and natural resources, combined with cultural, economic, educational, and medical amenities make Greenville-Pitt County a preferred community to call home.