Senior AI Vertical Mini-Series Director (Freelance - Full Remote - Costa Rica)

We're hiring a full-time senior director to own the end-to-end production of a vertical (9:16) short drama series. This is NOT a generic "AI video creator" role. We need experienced storytellers, specialized in mini dramas, who can be taught our AI stack.

Requirements

• 4+ years directing or showrunning short-form narrative video.
• Strong scripting instincts: hooks, cliffhangers, minute-to-minute escalation.
• Experience with vertical drama platforms.
• Have played around with AI generation tools such as Runway Gen-4, Sora 2, Kling 3, Veo 3, Pika, Higgsfield, and Seedance.
• Strong communication & collaborative skills (perfectly fluent in English)
• Goal-oriented, ownership and commitment
• Doer mindset - we are moving fast and need people who can balance execution, planning, and strategy
• Obsessive about speed, performance and iteration
• Humble - willing to learn, open to feedback

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 4 weeks (20 working days) of PTO per year to recharge and reset
• Annual Gathering: A yearly in-person meetup to connect, brainstorm, and celebrate wins together
• Health & Wellness Support: Monthly allowance of 100 USD for health insurance expenses + unlimited 1:1 sessions with psychologists and lifestyle experts through OpenUp (also available for up to three family members)
• Co-Working Space Budget: Work from a co-working space up to twice per month (35 EUR / 40 USD per visit) to stay inspired and connected
• Learning Budget: Dedicated funds to support your professional growth: courses, books, conferences, events, or certifications
• Equipment: Company laptop provided + monitor budget up to 250 USD for your workspace setup
• AI Tools Access: Premium access to ChatGPT, Cursor, Hugging Face, Claude Code, and any other tool needed to excel at your job, power your ideas and workflows