Creative Director YouTube

Flick is defining the future interface for professional AI-native filmmaking, combining technology and artistry, and is well funded by leading investors. The company creates award-winning AI films and is seeking a content creator for YouTube.

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Flick’s YouTube content strategy
• Research trends, creators, competitors, and audience interests across AI filmmaking, film production, animation, and creative technology
• Develop compelling video concepts, titles, hooks, and thumbnail directions
• Write scripts and structure videos to maximize audience retention
• Record product walkthroughs, tutorials, interviews, creator stories, and behind-the-scenes content
• Edit long-form YouTube videos and repurpose them into Shorts and social media clips
• Collaborate with filmmakers and Flick users to showcase real creative workflows and projects
• Publish and optimize videos, including titles, descriptions, chapters, tags, and thumbnails
• Track click-through rate, watch time, retention, subscriber growth, and conversions, using performance data to improve future content
• Experiment quickly with new topics, formats, and storytelling approaches

Requirements

• Proven experience creating content specifically for YouTube
• Strong understanding of YouTube titles, thumbnails, hooks, audience retention, and channel growth
• Ability to independently take a video from concept to final upload
• Strong video editing and visual storytelling skills
• Comfortable appearing on camera or directing on-camera talent
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex products clearly and engagingly
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving startup environment
• Genuine interest in AI, filmmaking, storytelling, and creative technology