Art Director - Video

Lincoln , United States
Hybrid

AI overview

Lead video direction and hands-on execution, shaping cinematic storytelling while mentoring a passionate video team in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

BCom is a fast-growing, digital-first marketing agency that amplifies purpose-driven ideas. We partner with campaigns, causes, and brands to do work that matters. From online fundraising to media, advertising, and creative, our team has raised millions of dollars, built coalitions, and won tough fights. We’re building something special and looking for top talent to help take it to the next level. As we work toward ambitious growth goals, we want driven, strategic thinkers who are committed to doing great work and building something meaningful together. 

We are hiring an Art Director, Video to lead the quality, consistency, and execution of video and motion content across campaigns, brands, and client engagements. This is a player-coach role that combines hands-on creative execution with creative leadership. In this role, you will set the standard for cinematic storytelling, pacing, and motion design through your own editing and production work, while also guiding and elevating the broader video team. You will shape and maintain motion languages and video brand identities, translate strategic goals into clear creative direction, and collaborate closely with strategists, copywriters, designers, and account teams to deliver high-impact video solutions that align with client goals and performance insights.

At BCom, we take pride in delivering top-tier work while showing up for each other. With our mission at the forefront, we center honesty, collaboration, and meaningful relationships in everything we do. If you’re looking to grow with a team rooted in purpose and committed to impact, we would like to meet you!

Key Areas of Responsibility

Video Direction & System Ownership

  • Lead video direction across live-action, motion graphics, and social content, translating client goals and audience insights into clear, actionable storyboards and shot lists for the team.
  • Review, refine, and approve video edits, sound design, and color grading to ensure they reflect best practices, contemporary standards, and brand consistency.
  • Lead the development and evolution of motion languages (video style guides, kinetic typography standards, and branded transitions) for clients and internal initiatives.
  • Partner with senior strategists and creative leadership to identify opportunities to strengthen video impact and alignment with performance insights.

Video Execution

  • Create hands-on video work for high-impact initiatives, brand anthems, or priority campaigns that set the narrative tone for the project.
  • Execute complex post-production tasks, including advanced motion graphics, compositing, and sound mixing, serving as the lead editor on key accounts.
  • Oversee and execute on-set art direction, ensuring lighting, composition, and set design align with the creative vision during shoots.
  • Stay current on video trends, platform updates (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts), and camera technology to guide the team on creative innovations.
  • Define and demonstrate internal best practices for digital platforms including YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and OTT/CTV environments.

Team Leadership

  • Mentor videographers and editors by providing thoughtful direction on pacing, narrative structure, and technical execution.
  • Guide and assign contractors, voice-over artists, or freelancers to ensure creative quality, budget efficiency, and brand alignment.
  • Present video concepts and storyboards to clients with clarity, confidence, and strategic rationale.
  • Support business development by joining pitch calls, helping shape video proposals, and elevating the storytelling approach in new client opportunities.
  • Help identify and resolve production roadblocks (equipment needs, render times, scheduling) that impact timelines or campaign success.

Required Skills

Hard Skills

  • Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Media Encoder) with the ability to execute high-level motion and editing.
  • Proficiency in color grading workflows and audio mixing.
  • Advanced skills in visual storytelling, storyboarding, cinematography (lighting/composition), and narrative pacing.
  • Ability to lead and edit for diverse formats, including short-form social (9:16), long-form YouTube (16:9), and broadcast TV/OTT.
  • Experience producing and directing motion graphics, kinetic typography, and visual effects.
  • Experience building video brand guidelines, motion templates (MOGRTs), and production toolkits.
  • Ability to interpret scripts, strategy, and research and translate them into actionable directorial guidance to other editors/shooters.
  • Strong file management, proxy workflows, and server organization.

Soft Skills

  • Ability to give clear, constructive feedback on pacing, narrative, and editing decisions without micromanaging.
  • Ability to effectively assign work to editors or shooters while maintaining personal production output ("Player-Coach" mentality).
  • Ability to translate abstract ideas or scripts into compelling visual storyboards and motion languages.
  • Highly collaborative and comfortable working across teams, roles, and functions.
  • Comfortable presenting work to clients and internal partners in a confident, compelling way.
  • Creative problem solver with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
  • Receptive to feedback and committed to iterative improvement.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

 

The purpose-driven work that our clients rely on us for every day is challenging and edgy. It can be stressful at times. We rely on a shared set of company values that serve as the ultimate guide for team, client and company growth. All successful applicants must align with BCom’s company values which include:

One boat, one mission. We row in the same direction to serve the mission of our company. Do good for our clients and for each other. Collaborate in a way that eases the workload and burden for everyone. Our collective effort is greater than the sum of its parts.

Win the tough fights. Outcomes matter. We keep our clients and their success and goals at the front of everything we do. Purpose-driven work is edgy, fast-paced and challenging. We fight to win every day. 

Be present. To win, you have to compete. To compete, you have to show up. We show up for our teammates, for our clients, and for our communities.

Relationships matter. We forge meaningful connections with our clients, our teammates, and the communities we serve — from our founding in rural America to the halls of the nation's capital.

Be honest. We tell the truth with our clients and with each other. We’re honest about our work and the way we do it. Honesty is easy – and convenient –  when things are working. It’s hard – but required – when things are tough.

 

Benefits 

  • 100% coverage for employee medical, dental and vision plans
  • 401(k) Plan 
  • Paid time off
  • Paid company holidays
  • Unlimited sick leave
  • Flexible remote work options
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave

 

This is a hybrid position based out of our Lincoln, NE headquarters, with multiple in-office days expected and a minimum of one day per week in the office.

 

BCom Solutions  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is BCom’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, length of time spent unemployed, as well as other classifications protected by applicable laws. People of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible remote work options
  • Health Insurance: 100% coverage for employee medical, dental and vision plans
  • 401(k) Plan: 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Paid Time Off: Paid time off
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