Responsibilities

• 1. Creative Strategy & Pitching - Client Research: Deep-dive into client brands, past production styles, and core messaging before prospective client meetings.
• - The Pitch: Attend prospective client meetings to "sell our creativity." You should be able to offer high-level ideas on the fly to win trust.
• - Writing & Development: Craft initial concepts, scripts, and treatments. Assemble visually stunning pitch decks with curated video and frame references.
• 2. Pre-Production Leadership - Writing: Once a project is secured, lead the agency through pre-production by finalizing scripts, treatments, shot lists, and schedules (collaborating with the AD).
• - Logistics: Assist the Producer in coordinating and reserving crew.
• - Technical Prep: Coordinate gear prep and rentals with DPs and PAs to ensure everything is ready for "action."
• - Client Assurance: Lead clients through the creative aspects of prep, keeping them excited, informed, and assured.
• 3. On-Set Direction & Production - Directing/DPing: Lead the set with total preparation. You should know the script, shot list, and talent inside and out.
• - Protect the Scope: Ensure we always deliver exactly what is asked. Be vigilant in managing "scope creep," ensuring that we fulfill our promises to the client without letting the project drift beyond the agreed-upon parameters.
• - Efficiency: "Make your day." Manage time effectively to avoid unnecessary overtime while maintaining high production value.
• - Morale Management: Act as an uplifting leader. One of your most important performance metrics is the feedback from the crew and clients regarding the environment you create on set.
• 4. Post-Production & Agency Growth - Editing Oversight: Oversee the post-production process, providing timely, cohesive, and constructive notes to editors to ensure the final product matches the initial vision.
• - Mentorship: Actively train and mentor junior staff and freelancers on the job, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• - Brand Presence: Participate in Bennett Creative’s own social media by creating behind-the-scenes content and sharing insights about the spots you direct.
• 5. Team Management & Asset Oversight - Direct Reports: Directly manage and mentor at least two Junior Directors. You are responsible for their professional growth, project performance, and day-to-day oversight.
• - Gear & Fleet Management: Take responsibility for the maintenance, organization, and readiness of all agency production gear and the production van. You will lead this effort with assistance from the crew to ensure our equipment is always field-ready and safe.