Director (Social Media : Video Content)

About Dentsu India:

Dentsu international comprises of six leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, dentsuMB and Merkle Sokrati, each supported by its specialist divisions and scaled services. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative, Dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 66,000 dedicated specialists.

Part of Dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients everyday to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, CXM (Customer Experience Management) and Creative, Dentsu India is the 2nd biggest Advertising agency network in India while the dentsu international is the 5th largest in the world.

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Role summary:

Job Title:

Location: Mumbai

Total experience:

Role Overview:

Director

You’ll work closely with creative strategists, producers, DOPs, editors, stylists, and talent to bring ideas to life with precision and flair. The ideal candidate has a filmmaker’s eye, an instinct for emotion and rhythm, and the ability to balance creative ambition with brand strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Vision & Storytelling

• Define the visual language, tone, and aesthetic direction for all video content under your purview.
• Translate creative and strategic briefs into cinematic, emotionally resonant stories.
• Contribute to idea development and treatments, collaborating with writers and producers to elevate the creative concept.
• Ensure storytelling excellence and consistency across multiple video formats and platforms.

Direction & Production Leadership

• Lead the direction of shoots end-to-end from pre-production and casting to on-set leadership and post-production supervision.
• Collaborate with DOPs, stylists, art directors, and production teams to execute your creative vision seamlessly.
• Direct talent (actors, creators, influencers) with clarity and empathy to achieve authentic, powerful performances.
• Oversee editing and post-production workflows to maintain creative coherence and pacing.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality output that aligns with brand objectives, timelines, and budgets.

Innovation & Collaboration

• Stay attuned to new storytelling trends, camera techniques, and content formats across social and digital media.
• Partner with creative, strategy, and brand teams to constantly push the boundaries of branded storytelling.
• Champion visual experimentation and narrative innovation in every project.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 4–8 years

  of professional experience directing branded, editorial, or digital video content.
• Formal training in

  film direction, writing, and storytelling

  from

  FTII, Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, or a reputed international film school

  (mandatory)

  .
• Strong ability to direct both

  crew and talent

  with creative authority and clarity.
• Proven experience in

  short-form storytelling

  (30 seconds to 3 minutes) and social-first formats (Instagram Reels, YouTube, etc.).
• Deep understanding of

  visual composition, cinematic techniques, lighting, and narrative rhythm.

• Demonstrated ability to balance creative storytelling with brand strategy and marketing goals.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and on-set collaboration skills.
• An

  avid reader

  with strong cultural awareness and narrative curiosity.

Bonus Points:

• Experience directing digital-first branded content or working in a creative agency or production studio.
• Knowledge of camera systems, lighting setups, and post-production processes.
• Strong showreel or portfolio showcasing creative versatility and storytelling craft.

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mumbai (Andheri)