Motion Media Director (28777)

Title: Motion Media Director

Location: Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid – onsite as needed

Schedule: 20-30 hours per week potential for up to 40 hours per week

Job Type: Contract (6 months)

Compensation: $56.00 - $90.00 per hour (W2)

Industry: Retail

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About the Role

We are seeking a Motion Media Director to lead the creation of compelling video content for a major retail organization. This role focuses on producing human-driven, purpose-led stories with a journalistic approach rather than traditional advertising. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strategic vision, and hands-on expertise in video production to craft narratives that resonate emotionally and authentically with diverse audiences.

Job Description

This role requires a portfolio showcasing journalistic-style video work such as docuseries, short-form social content featuring real people, and projects incorporating UGC or custom footage. Emotional, community-focused, and purpose-driven storytelling is highly valued. As Motion Media Director, you will:

• Develop video concepts and craft narratives that align with project goals.
• Create mood boards and storyboards to convey thematic direction and story arcs.
• Conduct interviews and direct real people on set to capture authentic stories.
• Provide art direction during shoots, ensuring camera angles and compositions reflect the creative vision.
• Oversee editing, including cuts, transitions, pacing, color, and sound for high-quality output.
• Collaborate with designers, motion graphics editors, producers, and other creative professionals.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
• Travel as needed for on-location shoots.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of professional creative experience in a corporate or agency setting.
• Proven expertise in video production processes, including shoot direction, lighting, sound, and editing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interviewing and on-set directing skills.
• Willingness to travel for shoots.
• Portfolio demonstrating human-driven, journalistic storytelling.

Preferred

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional creative teams.
• Familiarity with motion graphics and post-production workflows.
• Strong understanding of narrative development for digital and social platforms.

Benefits

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.