Video Director at Think Academy

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EdTech, Education, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above in Media, Education, Marketing, or a related field
1-3 years of experience in video directing, scripting, or content planning; experience in the education industry or knowledge-based content is preferred
Strong storytelling and scriptwriting skills with a solid understanding of video narrative structure
Excellent communication and coordination skills to work across teaching, design, editing, and marketing teams
Basic understanding of video production processes including filming, editing, motion graphics
Sensitivity to educational content and the ability to transform complex concepts into accessible and relatable stories
Fluency in Mandarin is required
Preferred: Experience in K–12 educational or competition-related content production
Preferred: Understanding of social media algorithms and short-video growth strategies; experience in building or growing an account from scratch
Preferred: Proven ability to manage end-to-end production with strong quality control
Preferred: Familiarity with AI-assisted video creation, interactive learning content

Responsibilities

Understand course objectives, student learning characteristics, and parent pain points to identify key topics for video creation
Develop monthly content plans covering multiple formats (e.g., teaching demos, parent stories, study tips, event previews)
Participate in planning meetings to align themes with marketing and teaching priorities
Translate educational content into clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow scripts
Define logical structure, pacing, and key visual elements for each video
Coordinate shooting schedules and resources with teachers, videographers, and editors
Oversee on-site filming to ensure accuracy, smooth delivery, and high visual quality
Adapt video content for various platforms (website, YouTube, Xiaohongshu, WeChat Channels, etc.), optimizing tone and rhythm for each
Collaborate with designers, editors, and marketing teams to maintain visual and brand consistency
Monitor content performance metrics (completion rate, retention, conversion) and recommend improvements
Manage video production timelines and deliverables across departments
Build and maintain a structured script, footage, and template library
Conduct post-project reviews to summarize learnings and continuously improve workflow efficiency

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Video ProductionScriptwritingContent PlanningVideo DirectionEducational ContentMarketing VideosProduction CoordinationStoryboarding

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement and location for this role?

This is a full-time position requiring 30-40 hours per week and is based in San Jose.

What qualifications are needed for the Video Director position?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree or above in Media, Education, Marketing, or a related field, along with 1-3 years of experience. The role requires strong content planning, scriptwriting, basic video production skills, and cross-functional collaboration.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Think Academy?

Think Academy focuses on using love and technology to improve education, providing K-12 extra-curricular learning services to foster critical thinking and logic skills in children through innovative teaching techniques.

What makes a strong candidate for this Video Director role?

A strong candidate will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 1-3 years of experience in content planning, scriptwriting, and video production, plus the ability to collaborate across teaching, design, editing, and marketing teams.