This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
Director (Video)
PEOPLE Video team seeks a hands-on Director to create and drive a weekly digital reality series that follows the PEOPLE team and the biggest stories they cover. This is a hybrid role for a creative who can produce, shoot, direct on the fly, shape real-life story arcs, and help craft compelling edits in post. Think fast-paced, character-driven, stylish, fun, and always real while maintaining the voice of the PEOPLE magazine brand.
Assignment Details
40 hours a week
Start date: May 2025
End date: 3 months with potential to extend
Hourly Rate: $50 - $60
Location: Hybrid - 3 days in New York DDM Office, 2 days work from home
Assignment Responsibilities
- Direct & Shoot in the Field: A flexible creative that can lead small crews in capturing vérité, stylized b-roll, interviews, and high-stakes moments. Set visual tone and make staff comfortable while keeping scenes moving and natural.
- Social-first programming sensibility and experience. And, Creative strategist with a sharp sense of good programming.
- Identify storylines and character arcs in real-time. Track beats, anticipate drama, and pivot as needed.
- Collaborate on series tone and style, ensuring a consistent visual and narrative approach across episodes. Bring fresh creative ideas to enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
- Work closely with magazine and digital teams to integrate their schedules and projects into the story naturally. Manage sensitive or real-world issues with professionalism and discretion.
- Work closely with editors to build out story arcs, shape interview selects, and ensure pacing, tone, and structure serve the episode.
- Review cuts, organize selects, and provide clear editorial notes. Flag missing coverage or story gaps early. Help ensure fast turnaround without sacrificing quality.
- Supervise camera crew and hire and train new crew members.
- Ensure brand guidelines and voice are adhered to in all executions.
- Respond to all requests and communications in a timely and thorough manner.
Skills/Experience
- BA or BS in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Film/TV or a related field is preferred.
- 5+ years in unscripted/reality/documentary production
- Excellent leadership
- Flexible, fast decision-maker
- Self-starter and independent worker
- Editing and creative mind
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, communicate progress and work under tight deadlines
Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
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