Creator in Residence

Akool; Palo Alto (CA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 96.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

AKOOL seeks a part-time Creator in Residence in Palo Alto to ideate and produce innovative video content that showcases the capabilities of AKOOL’s AI platform. You will script, storyboard, and create demos using the AKOOL suite, collaborating with product and marketing teams to craft compelling assets, and iterating content based on performance and feedback.

The role emphasizes thought leadership in exploring new formats and documenting best practices, with an on-site, startup-driven

Competenze

• Demonstrated skill in video content creation, including concept development, scripting, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with digital media tools or AI-powered creative platforms, and comfort experimenting with new technologies.
• Strong creative judgment and ability to align content with brand, marketing, or product goals.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams in an on-site environment.
• Prior experience as a creator, filmmaker, content producer, or similar role; portfolio or reel showcasing relevant work.
• Familiarity with social platforms and audience engagement strategies; understanding of trends in AI, video, and digital content.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and adapt quickly in a fast-moving startup setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Film, Media, Design, Communications) or equivalent professional experience.

Mansioni

• Scripting and storyboarding of original video concepts.
• Hands-on content creation within the AKOOL suite.
• Collaborating with product and marketing teams to develop demos and assets.
• Iterating on content based on performance and audience feedback.
• Contributing to thought leadership by exploring new formats and documenting best practices.
• Sharing insights on the future of AI-powered video.

Conoscenze

Video concept development

Scripting & storytelling

AI-powered creative tools

Brand alignment & marketing goals

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Description

AKOOL is an industry-leading AI video generation suite that empowers enterprises, marketers, and creators to produce studio-quality video content at scale. Its multimodal platform combines advanced generative AI with robust production infrastructure, enabling teams to quickly turn ideas into impactful video experiences for global audiences. AKOOL supports a range of use cases, including AI video translation, talking and streaming avatars, face swap, and image-to-video storytelling. The platform is trusted by enterprise marketing teams, training and enablement functions, agencies, studios, and content creators who need secure, scalable video workflows. AKOOL focuses on reducing production time and cost while increasing the reach and effectiveness of video communication.

Role Description

The Creator in Residence is a part-time, on-site role based in Palo Alto, CA, focused on developing innovative video content that showcases the capabilities of AKOOL’s AI platform. The person in this role will ideate and produce original video concepts, experiment with features such as AI video translation, avatars, and face swap, and create compelling demos and campaign assets. Day-to-day responsibilities include scripting and storyboarding, hands-on content creation within the AKOOL suite, collaborating with product and marketing teams, and iterating on content based on performance and audience feedback. The Creator in Residence will also contribute to thought leadership by exploring new creative formats, documenting best practices, and sharing insights on the future of AI-powered video.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in video content creation, including concept development, scripting, and visual storytelling.
• Experience working with digital media tools or AI-powered creative platforms, and comfort experimenting with new technologies.
• Strong creative judgment and ability to align content with brand, marketing, or product goals.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams in an on-site environment.
• Prior experience as a creator, filmmaker, content producer, or similar role; portfolio or reel showcasing relevant work.
• Familiarity with social platforms and audience engagement strategies; understanding of trends in AI, video, and digital content.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and adapt quickly in a fast-moving startup setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Film, Media, Design, Communications) or equivalent professional experience.