Creative Director (Short-Form Content) – Hybrid (Tampa / St. Petersburg)

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST BEFORE APPLYINGSummary:Forbes Riley Media is seeking an excited, hungry Creative Director focused on short-form content (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts). This is a hands-on role for someone who can both create high-performing content AND help direct the vision behind a growing personal brand.We are looking for someone who understands what makes content go viral, can execute quickly, and is excited to work directly with Forbes Riley and Makenna to scale content across platforms.About Us:Forbes Riley Media is an entrepreneur education company that elevates its clients to take control of their dreams and create high-level, functioning businesses. Having taught thousands of students, Forbes Riley and her team have changed countless lives with thousands joining her private group just to hear more everyday.Why Us:Work directly with Forbes Riley (on-camera content & filming)Learn directly from Makenna and rapidly grow your creative skillsetHybrid flexibility (remote + in-person collaboration)Opportunity to grow into a larger leadership roleBe part of scaling a high-level personal brandJob Type:Long TermPart-Time (20 hours/week)Hybrid (Remote + In-Person in Tampa / St. Petersburg)High-level performance roleLocation Requirement:Must be located in Tampa or St. Petersburg, Florida and available for in-person content filming sessions with Forbes Riley.Pay:$20/hour (starting) (negotiable based on experience)What You’ll Be Doing:Editing and producing short-form content (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)Filming content with Forbes Riley (in-person)Turning raw footage into engaging, high-performing clipsCreating graphic/design-based posts when neededManaging and organizing content across platformsPosting content consistently and optimizing performanceStudying content trends and applying them quicklyWorking directly with Makenna to improve content strategyHelping manage and eventually guide other creative team membersRequirements:Must be located in Tampa or St. PetersburgStrong experience editing short-form video contentUnderstanding of what makes content engaging/viralAbility to film content professionally (basic camera/iPhone setup knowledge)Ability to work quickly and meet deadlinesStrong English communication skillsReliable internet connectionHighly organized and detail-orientedAbility to take feedback and implement quicklyWillingness to learn, adapt, and improve constantlyThe Ideal Candidate: (not a deal breaker if you don’t fit all of these)Has worked on personal brands or influencer-style contentHas created content that has achieved strong views/engagementUnderstands hooks, pacing, captions, and retention strategiesHas an eye for design and visual storytellingComfortable directing or guiding on-camera talentCan think creatively AND execute consistentlyWants to grow into a leadership role over timeIs proactive, not just reactiveSoftwares (not required but helpful):CapCutClaudeChatGPTAdobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsCanvaGoogle DriveNotionDiscordDoes this sound like you would be a great fit?! If so…A positive attitude and willingness to grow are critical for this role. We are building something big, and we want someone who is excited to be part of that journey.How to Apply:Send the following to makenna@TheForbesFactor.com:Your resume (PDF format)Links to content you’ve created (REQUIRED)2–3 examples of short-form videos you’ve edited or directedA brief explanation (max 3 sentences) of a piece of content you worked on and why it performed wellYour laptop specificationsScreenshot of your internet speed testInclude the subject line: “I love making content”We look forward to hearing from you!PS. If the instructions above are not followed exactly, your application will be immediately rejected.