Senior AI Drama Director Role at EverAI - Career Growth in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
A Niche Role at the Intersection of AI and Storytelling — This is genuinely unusual: a senior directing role that requires traditional short-form narrative expertise but operates inside a fast-moving AI company. It's a rare opportunity to build a skill profile that blends cinematic craft with cutting-edge generative AI tools (Runway Gen-4, Sora 2, Veo 3, Kling 3).
Skills You'll Develop:
- Mastery of AI video generation platforms — a high-demand, rapidly emerging skill set with few true experts yet
- Vertical (9:16) short drama production for global streaming audiences
- Scriptwriting optimized for micro-format engagement (hooks, cliffhangers, escalation)
- End-to-end series ownership — creative direction, editing, and delivery at speed
Compensation Signals: No salary range is disclosed, which is a mild red flag for transparency. For a senior director-level role at a well-funded AI startup, market benchmarks typically range from $80K–$150K+ annually depending on location. The B2B preference and global hiring suggest compensation may vary significantly by region.
Green Flags: The founding team has multiple verified exits (Blackstone acquisition, IPO), giving this startup credibility above most early-stage AI companies. The 50M user base and fast growth trajectory signal real product-market fit.
Work-Life Balance: The culture emphasizes speed and high performance — phrases like "obsessive about speed" and "doer mindset" suggest a demanding environment. However, 4 weeks PTO and full remote flexibility are genuine quality-of-life signals. Best suited for someone who thrives in high-ownership, fast-iteration creative environments.
🚀 EverAI — Building the Future of AI Companionship
One of the Top 15 Largest & Fastest-Growing AI Companies in the World
50 Million Users in 2 years — Help Us Reach 100M first, 500M next
At EverAI, we're shaping what it means to connect with AI. With 50 million users and counting, we're not just building products — we're creating entirely new categories.
Our flagship product is the world's largest AI companionship platform, redefining relationships for millions. It is governed by our proprietary moderation system, EverGuard — an internal AI designed to ensure everything we build is safe, ethical, and human-first.
And we're only just getting started!
Our Team
We are an enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking team of ≈ 75 people. Our founding team has strong entrepreneurial experience building and scaling web products from 0 to IPO.
- Alexis Soulopoulos [CEO] — 10+ years in Tech Executive Leadership; Co-Founder Mad Paws Holdings (from 0 to IPO); Forbes 30 under 30 + Deloitte TechFast50 '22 & '23
- Michael Monin [Co-founder & CTO] — 10+ years as CTO/COO (web2/web3), 1+ year in AI/LLM; Serial-entrepreneur: MTK Digital (exited / 0→$20m revenue) and Zipchat (AI Chatbot for E-commerce brands)
- Thomas Lacroix [Co-founder & CMO] — 8+ years in Customer Acquisition & E-commerce Growth; Serial-entrepreneur: Curatible (sold to Blackstone) and MTK Digital (exited / 0→$20m revenue)
- Maruša Fasano [CFO/Legal] — 25+ years in Finance, Strategy, M&A; Ex-CFO/M&A @Curatible (exited to Blackstone); Ex-President of the Board @SotremoSA (exited); Co-founder/CFO @SoftOne (exited)
Your Role
We're hiring a full-time senior director to own the end-to-end production of a vertical (9:16) short drama series. This is NOT a generic "AI video creator" role. We need experienced storytellers, specialized in mini dramas, who can be taught our AI stack.
Key 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. You create scripts; you bring the storytelling and craft.
- Learn AI content creation. If you have a strong background in film editing, you will learn fast.
- Collaborate with our team of AI Content Creators, tech team, other Short Film Directors, and our exec team.
Your Qualifications
Hard Skills
- 4+ years directing or showrunning short-form narrative video.
- Strong scripting instincts: hooks, cliffhangers, minute-to-minute escalation.
- Familiarity with AI generation tools such as Runway Gen-4, Sora 2, Kling 3, Veo 3, Pika, Higgsfield, and Seedance. (We will teach you to become an expert quickly.)
- Experience with vertical drama platforms.
Soft Skills
- 🗣 Strong communication & collaborative skills (perfectly fluent in English)
- 🎯 Goal-oriented, ownership and commitment
- ⚡️ Doer mindset — moving fast, balancing 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)
- 📚 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
- 💸 Compensation: Salary ranges are set based on role level, scope, location, and market data, applied consistently regardless of candidate background or negotiation history. The final offer within the published range reflects assessed experience and scope.
💡 External Referral Program
Know someone who could be a great fit for this role? You can refer them through the EverAI External Referral Program and earn a bonus of up to 2,500 USD if they're hired. Submit a referral here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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