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San FranciscoCandyJar TV – AI-Video Production Team /Full Time /On-siteInkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into CandyJarTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.Top 3 Objectives of the RoleOwn and protect the creative vision across AI-generated film projects, ensuring storytelling quality is never compromised for speed.Translate traditional film directing into AI production, bringing narrative directing expertise while embracing new AI creative workflows.Help shape the future of AI-native entertainment, bringing excitement for Inkitt's storytelling model and contributing to innovative narrative content.Top 5 Hard Skills + Channel ExperienceProfessional narrative directing experience (independent film, television directing programs, narrative shorts, music videos, or similar)Script analysis and story development, including breaking down scripts and providing creative feedbackEditorial review experience, giving direction on edits, pacing, color correction, and sound designVisual storytelling fundamentals, including shot composition, shot selection, storyboarding, and cinematic languageProfessional production experience, collaborating with writers, editors, producers, and creative teams in a production environmentAdditional preferred experience:Independent film or boutique studio backgroundsFilm festival recognition or directing fellowship programsRomance, women-forward, or action/adventure storytelling experienceExposure to AI creative tools (preferred)Experience working across multiple productions simultaneouslyTop 5 Softer SkillsExceptional vision communication, with the ability to clearly articulate and defend creative directionConstructive creative leadership, providing thoughtful, actionable feedback to creative teamsOpen-mindedness, incorporating feedback and alternative perspectives without egoStrong prioritization, balancing multiple projects while determining what creative feedback matters mostPassion for innovation, with genuine excitement for AI, new storytelling formats, and Inkitt's mission$160,000 - $170,000 a yearAt Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.We look forward to hearing from you!Check out our Careers Blogð¼Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn! ð»

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