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

About the role

We are seeking a senior director to oversee the production of a vertical (9:16) short drama series. This role requires expertise in directing and showrunning short-form narrative video, along with a strong background in AI content creation.

Responsibilities

• Own 1–2 series at a time (10–15 episodes per series, ~1 min per episode + a trailer).
• Work with our in-house AI copilot for character consistency, casting, and trailer generation.
• Direct, edit, and finish each episode yourself.
• Create scripts; bring the storytelling and craft.
• Collaborate with our team of AI Content Creators, tech team, other Short Film Directors, and our executive team.

Qualifications

• Hard Skills:
  • 4+ years directing or showrunning short-form narrative video.
  • Strong scripting instincts: hooks, cliffhangers, minute-to-minute escalation.
  • Experience with vertical drama platforms.
• Soft Skills:
  • 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.

Why EverAI?

• Exponential Growth: From 50M users in 2 years, to 100M next — and 500M beyond.
• Track Record of Category-Creating Innovation: We consistently launch world-first AI applications — setting the pace, not following it.
• Global Impact: Top-tier user growth, real-world adoption, and cultural relevance.
• Proven Leadership: A senior team that’s launched, scaled, and exited & IPO’d multiple scale-ups — now fully focused on reshaping AI companionship.
• Elite Remote Team: 100% remote and built to win — world-class talent from Tier 1 tech companies, with a culture of ownership, velocity, and radical creativity.
• Ethical Core: Our AI ecosystem is governed by EverGuard, our proprietary AI moderation technology, ensuring responsible development at scale.

What We Offer

• Contract Type: We prefer B2B, but we’re flexible, what matters is long-term commitment and impact.
• Work From Anywhere: Fully remote. Choose the environment where you do your best work.
• 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.
• 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.
• Compensation: Our salary ranges are set based on role level, scope, location, and market data, and applied consistently regardless of candidate background or negotiation history. The final offer within the published range reflects assessed experience and scope.

Compensation Range

$55K - $125K

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