Remote Video Director for YouTube Education Channel

snowball; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Snowball seeks a Video Director to lead Purdue Global's YouTube content from concept to publish. You will own scripts, formats, and production logistics while directing on-camera talent to deliver authentic performances for a working-adult audience.

You will collaborate with Snowball’s growth experts and Purdue Global to push creative boundaries, refine formats, and optimize using performance data. Remote with occasional Indiana shoots.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience producing and directing YouTube or digital-first content.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional storytelling and creative leadership.
• Strong writing skills, from scripts to interview outlines to thumbnail and title concepts.
• Experience leading productions from concept through final delivery.
• Excellent interviewing and directing skills, with the ability to make on-camera talent feel natural and confident.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with experience managing multiple productions simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute YouTube-first video formats aligned with Purdue Global's mission, voice, and learning philosophy.
• Write scripts and develop concepts, episode outlines, interview structures, and production plans.
• Run production logistics end-to-end.
• Direct hosts, students, faculty, and guests to capture authentic, engaging performances.
• Partner closely with editors to shape story structure, pacing, and creative vision throughout post-production.
• Collaborate with strategists, marketers, and creative teams to produce videos aligned with channel goals.
• Manage production schedules, crews, vendors, locations, and shoot-day logistics, including shoots at Purdue Global's on-campus studio.
• Continuously refine creative formats based on YouTube performance, audience insights, and best practices.
• Maintain a high creative bar while balancing efficiency, organization, and scalability.
• Partner with Snowball to analyze YouTube performance data and continuously optimize for reach, retention, and engagement.

Skills

YouTube production

Directing

Writing

Project management

Collaboration

AI workflows

Job description

Snowball seeks a Video Director to lead Purdue Global's YouTube content from concept to publish. You will own scripts, formats, and production logistics while directing on-camera talent to deliver authentic performances for a working-adult audience.

You will collaborate with Snowball’s growth experts and Purdue Global to push creative boundaries, refine formats, and optimize using performance data. Remote with occasional Indiana shoots.