Associate Vice President, Creative Director, Video Job at Fenton in Fenton

Overview

We’re looking for an AVP, Creative Director, Video to join our Creative Production team. This senior role will represent the agency to clients, including those in the corporate space. They will set the creative and production vision for video storytelling across the organization. You’ll lead video projects from concept through post-production — including on-the-ground shoots — and serve as a thought partner to clients and internal teams on how to use video to move audiences.

This is a high-impact role for a strategic, creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing vision-setting with hands-on execution. The ideal candidate has experience in social impact storytelling and Corporate Social Good (CSG) work, as well as strong skills in managing the production process to ensure exceptional results.

Fenton is a social change agency taking on the world’s toughest challenges in human rights, social and economic justice, environment, education, and public health. We are a fast-growing, award-winning agency that leads the industry in diverse representation, with 51% of staff and 52% of leadership being people of color, and 72% of staff being women. We are remote-forward, with staff primarily working from home and gathering in co-working spaces. Our employees reside within 35 miles of our hubs in New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area. Our clients include foundations, advocacy groups, and global brands. We develop and execute strategic public awareness campaigns and offer services including campaign messaging, media relations, digital strategy, and branding.

We are a culture steeped in social change and activism, with a collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and a strong sense of purpose and community across the agency.

Responsibilities

• Develop Creative Strategy – Develop original creative briefs, script samples, and storyboards. Translate client-approved messaging and campaign direction into impactful, story-driven videos.
• Produce and Direct On-Location Shoots – Hire and manage crew, lead pre-production meetings, prepare talent, conduct interviews, and oversee client relationships.
• Edit Across Diverse Formats and Styles – Deliver work across anthem, social media, advertising, documentary, and testimonial formats.
• Color and Audio Finishing – Apply advanced color correction, audio mixing, and post-production polishing to ensure consistency and high-quality output.
• Collaborate with Multiple Stakeholders – Work closely with clients, internal production, creative, and account teams to deliver cohesive, aligned work.
• Manage Production Projects and Teams – Oversee timelines, budgets, and workflows; mentor producers, editors, and coordinators; translate strategic guidance and client feedback to the creative team.
• Strengthen and Evolve Production Systems – Track projects, maintain clear communication across teams and with clients, and refine workflows to increase efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading the creative strategy and post-production process for video projects in a client-facing capacity.
• Experience in Corporate Social Good, ESG, or social impact storytelling preferred.
• Expertise editing with Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-standard tools (e.g., Premiere, After Effects, Audition, DaVinci Resolve).
• Advanced skills in color correction and grading with strong attention to visual quality and consistency.
• Proficiency in following brand guidelines and transforming brands into impactful video storytelling.
• A strong sense for visual storytelling and a keen eye for detail and continuity.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in collaborative, cross-departmental environments; able to develop clear production procedures.
• Confidence presenting creative concepts and video work to clients and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience using project management tools to track tasks, timelines, and team coordination.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards as they relate to video production.
• Background in impact or documentary filmmaking is a bonus.
• Salary information: competitive salary against industry standards with published salary bands; AVP, Creative Director salary band = $125,000 – $150,000; year-end discretionary bonus.
• Benefits include: access to the Fenton Learning Lab, comprehensive healthcare plans, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, profit sharing, unlimited PTO with generous accrual, 11 paid company holidays, discretionary company closing between Christmas and New Year’s, pre-tax commuter benefits via WageWorks.
• Work model: hybrid remote/in-office with a requirement to live within 35 miles of one of our hubs (NYC, DC, LA, SF); options to work remotely with periodic in-person meetings/events; occasional travel to company meetings as needed.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Fenton is an anti-racist and intersectional organization prioritizing the needs of historically marginalized or oppressed communities. We are committed to justice, equity, and ongoing learning in our work and hiring practices. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative hiring of people of color, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and women, and we strive to reflect the diverse communities represented in our client work.