Director of Animation & Media Production – Volunteer Leadership Role
The Donovan's Venom, INC.
The Donovan's Venom, INC. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing music, art, and entertainment to those in need. We focus on reaching individuals who may be impaired or deprived, offering various forms of liberation through fine art and entertainment. We aim to give resources to those who lack the means or access.
About the role
We are expanding and looking for a Director of Animation & Media Production to lead the creation, production, and distribution of our animated and media content. This role involves both creative direction and operational management, ensuring all media content aligns with our mission.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the creative vision for Animated series and Educational media content
- Establish consistent visual and storytelling standards
- Build a culture of creativity and quality
- Own development of Educational animated series
- Supporting media content
- Define Episode structure, Season planning, Content roadmap
- Build and manage a structured animation pipeline
- Scriptwriting, Storyboarding, Animation, Editing & post-production
- Ensure timelines, milestones, and delivery
- Maintain high standards across Animation quality, Visual storytelling, Audio and editing
- Align creative teams with tools and workflows
- Lead animators, writers, editors, and production teams
- Define roles, workflows, and expectations
- Support recruitment and development of team members
- Build and implement a distribution strategy across YouTube and digital platforms
- Drive audience growth and engagement
- Support sponsorships, grants, and partnerships
- Contribute to pitch decks and media showcases
- Identify opportunities for sustainability and scale
- Align with Interactive Media, Educational Products, EdTech Platform
- Ensure storytelling integrates across the ecosystem
- Track Engagement (views, retention, reach)
- Improve content strategy and production efficiency
Qualifications
- 5+ years in animation, media production, or related fields
- Strong understanding of Storytelling, Animation workflows, Production management
- Potential for leading animation or media teams
- Familiarity with tools (After Effects, Blender, Toon Boom, etc.)
- Experience with digital platforms (YouTube, streaming)
- Experience in educational or mission-driven content
Commitment
10-15 hours per week
Application Requirements
- You must be able to start within 14 days
- You must complete the full application
- You must be ready to lead and execute immediately
Important Disclaimer
This is a volunteer executive leadership role. We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute in real time. Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.