Remote Junior Creative Director: Path to CD

Dragonfruit; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragonfruit Media is seeking a Junior Creative Director in training to work alongside a Senior Creative Director. You’ll start on 1–2 client accounts, shaping concepts, scripts, and delivery while building your own portfolio and client relationships.

You will learn the craft from experienced leaders, handling scripts, pitches, and packaging for educational YouTube channels, with a clear path to Creative Director as you grow.

Qualifications

• Educational storytelling is the heart of this job.
• Clear, conversational, structured writing that holds attention.
• Experience with YouTube scriptwriting is preferred for educational long-form videos.
• You’re coachable, take notes, and act quickly to improve.
• You can explain ideas clearly to a client and ask the right questions.
• You are excited by a high-volume weekly publishing rhythm while keeping quality high.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and shape videos from our validated idea bank with a strong hook and story.
• Write and review scripts in the client’s voice; research topics for accuracy.
• Join client calls, present ideas, gather expert knowledge, and maintain calm conviction.
• Review edits, titles, and thumbnails with the Post-Production team and designers.
• Learn from analytics with the YouTube Strategist and apply lessons to future videos.
• Use AI tools to research, outline, and draft faster without sacrificing quality.

Skills

Educational storytelling

Writing

YouTube knowledge

Coachable

Communication

Job description

Dragonfruit Media is seeking a Junior Creative Director in training to work alongside a Senior Creative Director. You’ll start on 1–2 client accounts, shaping concepts, scripts, and delivery while building your own portfolio and client relationships.

You will learn the craft from experienced leaders, handling scripts, pitches, and packaging for educational YouTube channels, with a clear path to Creative Director as you grow.