Associate Director, Creative Video

About Scorpion

Scorpion is a premier technology and service provider dedicated to empowering local businesses to thrive. We combine AI-driven tools with human expertise to help businesses understand their market, optimize marketing tactics, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Our comprehensive offerings include SEO, reviews management, advertising, email marketing, chat and messaging, social media, websites, lead management, and appointment scheduling, all designed to work seamlessly to boost local business success.

Role Overview

As the Associate Director of Creative Video within Scorpion's Studios team, you will play a pivotal role in transforming client brands into captivating stories through video. You will oversee commercial video productions from initial concept through final delivery, assisting small and mid-sized businesses in connecting with their audiences to generate impactful results.

This role is highly client-facing and often represents the first direct encounter clients have with Scorpion. Your ability to combine creative insight, production expertise, and relationship-building skills will be vital in ensuring excellent client experiences and delivering videos that resonate and motivate action.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in creative direction for commercial video projects, ensuring alignment with clients’ brand identity, marketing goals, and strategy.
• Collaborate closely with Account Managers and internal teams to grasp client objectives and guarantee a smooth production journey from discovery to delivery.
• Conduct virtual meetings with clients to present creative concepts, collect feedback, and develop detailed creative briefs.
• Organize and manage all pre-production aspects including creative planning, logistics, scheduling, and shoot prep.
• Direct on-location video shoots, guiding crew members, interviewing talent, and capturing compelling footage.
• Establish trust and ease with clients and interviewees to elicit authentic stories on camera.
• Maintain creative oversight throughout post-production to ensure the end product aligns with the approved vision and client expectations.
• Drive continuous enhancement of production workflows, creative benchmarks, and operational procedures within the Studios team.
• Stay informed on emerging video production trends, technologies, and techniques that can elevate video quality and effectiveness.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in Film Production, Digital Media, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least six years’ experience in professional video production, ideally within agency, commercial production, or marketing sectors.
• Proven experience managing client-facing commercial video projects from conceptualization to completion.
• Skilled in directing interviews and working effectively with non-professional on-camera talent.
• A portfolio or demo reel demonstrating commercial, branded, or marketing-centered video projects is mandatory.
• Expertise in visual storytelling, brand marketing, and commercial video production.
• Exceptional communication and client relationship skills, with confidence in leading discussions and fostering client trust throughout production.
• Ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects efficiently in dynamic, fast-moving settings.
• Practical experience operating professional camera, lighting, and audio equipment on set.
• Strong creative decision-making and problem-solving aptitude, with adaptability during shoots.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and production management tools suitable for handling creative briefs, timelines, and documentation.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude to boost creative idea generation, planning, or streamline production workflows.
• Preferred experience using video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve for collaboration with post-production teams.

Travel and Work Schedule

• Frequent travel to client sites and production locations within the assigned region is expected, approximately 50-70%, with occasional travel beyond the region as needed.
• Production days might require extended work hours up to 10 hours to facilitate client shoots and on-location filming.

Company Values

• Winning Mindset: Success is shared when clients succeed.
• Genuine Care: Commitment to clients and colleagues underpin all success.
• Unmatched Results: Deliver beyond expectations to drive impact.
• Constant Improvement: Embrace continuous learning and innovation.
• Unbeatable Teamwork: Diverse backgrounds united by common goals.

Compensation Details

• Base salary ranges from $120,000 to $130,000 annually depending on experience, location, skills, and education.
• Salary offers consider internal equity and future growth potential.
• Additional incentive compensation opportunities may be available through discretionary bonuses or commissions.

Employee Benefits

• Fully employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible paid time off policy to encourage rest and balance.
• Paid parental leave availability.
• Company-paid cell phone and service.
• Remote work office allowance.
• Access to professional development courses.
• Regular manager performance and career growth check-ins utilizing management platforms.

Work Environment & Equal Opportunity

Scorpion offers flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, and in-office options. Remote roles may require office work based on proximity and business demands, discussed during interviews. The company embraces diversity and provides equal opportunity employment valuing inclusion of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Employment Authorization

New hires complete the E-Verify process during onboarding to confirm work authorization as mandated. E-Verify is not used for candidate pre-screening.