About the Role

This position is for a Senior AI Vertical Mini-Series Director, based in Saudi Arabia, on behalf of a partner company. The role is at the forefront of AI-powered storytelling, combining short-form vertical drama with generative technology. The successful candidate will lead the creative and technical execution of serialized mini-dramas for global mobile audiences. This is a highly creative and execution-driven position that blends traditional narrative craft with AI production tools, requiring collaboration with AI specialists, engineers, and creative teams in a fast-paced, experimental environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct 1-2 vertical mini-series simultaneously, each typically comprising 10-15 short episodes and trailers, ensuring narrative cohesion and audience engagement.
• Develop scripts and story structures with strong hooks, pacing, and cliffhangers suitable for high-retention short-form viewing.
• Manage the end-to-end direction, editing, and finalization of episodes, maintaining full creative control over storytelling quality.
• Utilize and collaborate with AI production tools and internal copilots for character consistency, casting, and content generation workflows.
• Collaborate with AI content creators, technical teams, and other directors to iterate on creative output and enhance production efficiency.
• Experiment with AI-driven video generation tools and workflows to continuously improve production speed, quality, and scalability.
• Ensure each series meets performance, engagement, and storytelling benchmarks across distribution platforms.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience directing, showrunning, or producing short-form narrative video or serialized digital content.
• Strong storytelling expertise with a proven ability to craft engaging hooks, episodic tension, and fast-paced narrative arcs.
• Hands-on experience in video editing and end-to-end content production.
• Familiarity with vertical video formats and digital-first storytelling platforms.
• Exposure to AI video or creative tools (*, Runway, Sora, Kling, Veo, Pika, Seedance, or similar), with a willingness to rapidly upskill.
• A strong creative intuition combined with a structured, execution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English.
• High degree of autonomy, comfort working in a fast-moving, experimental environment.
• A strong ownership mentality with a bias toward action, iteration, and results.
• Open-mindedness, receptiveness to feedback, and a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation.

Required Skills

• Directing, Showrunning, and Producing
• Short-form Narrative Video and Serialized Digital Content creation
• Expertise in Storytelling, including crafting engaging hooks, episodic tension, and fast-paced narrative arcs
• Video Editing and End-to-End Content Production
• Understanding of Vertical Video Formats and Digital-First Storytelling Platforms
• Familiarity with AI Video and Creative Tools, including AI Production Tools and AI-driven video generation tools
• Proficiency in collaborating with AI Content Creators
• Strong Creative Intuition and an Execution-Oriented Mindset
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration abilities
• Demonstrated Ownership Mentality, with a bias for action and iteration
• Feedback-Driven approach to continuous learning and adaptation

Work Environment and Logistics

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia. The role operates under a fully remote work model, offering B2B contract flexibility with a long-term collaboration focus. The company provides a learning and development budget for courses, certifications, books, and conferences, along with a company-provided laptop and home office equipment support. Access to premium AI tools and creative platforms is also included.