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MrBeast

Creative Director

Greenville, NC

As a Director, you are accountable for all three. You will unmatched ownership over various video ... Greenville is a university-medical community, home to East Carolina University and Vidant Medical ...

MrBeast

Creative Director

Greenville, NC · On-site

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How much do university creative director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for university creative director in the United States is $129,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,500.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between University Creative Director vs University Marketing Director?

AspectUniversity Creative DirectorUniversity Marketing Director
Primary FocusCreative vision, branding, visual identityMarketing strategies, outreach, student recruitment
Required SkillsDesign, branding, creative leadershipMarketing, communication, analytics
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, creative departmentsMarketing teams, admissions offices
Common UsageDevelops visual and creative content for the universityPromotes university programs and attracts students

The University Creative Director primarily focuses on shaping the university's visual identity and creative content, working closely with design and branding teams. In contrast, the University Marketing Director concentrates on marketing strategies and campaigns to attract students and promote university programs. While both roles collaborate to enhance the university's image, their core responsibilities and skill sets differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various University Creative Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 69% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 84% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,330 per year, or $62.2 per hour.

Creative Director

Greenville, NC

MrBeast
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Full-time

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Job description

About the Role 

At MrBeast, Creative is 3 things. What we think will happen, what actually happens, and the best story we tell of what happened. As a Director, you are accountable for all three.
You will unmatched ownership over various video projects at various stages, making real-time decisions to protect the creative vision from the kick-off with title and thumbnail through the final edit. You work with the creatives in pre-production to make the best outline of the video possible through concepts, testing, and formats. On set, you will make vital creative decisions that shape the video. This involves real-time writing, problem-solving, and collaborating with production, talent, and contestants, all while keeping the viewer's experience in mind. You will also participate actively in post-production reviews, working to leave notes and feedback to ensure the final product is exceptional. You are the single source of creative truth for your projects, ensuring that the hundreds of decisions made during production align with the core creative vision. 

What you'll be doing in Pre-Production: 

  • Innovate the formats & framework with the team for an original, high-performing viral video
  • Pitch Macro concepts/ideas to the Head of Creative 
  • Lead writing sessions for unique ideas and situations
  • Research trends and tactics for retention

What you'll be doing on Set: 

  • Real time problem solving
  • Direct Talent/Contestants
  • Guide the video to follow the best possible outcome 
  • Work with Production on schedule and readiness 

What makes you a fit:

  • Master collaborator 
  • High accountability and integrity
  • Willing to learn (and unlearn) quickly
  • Able to communicate ideas and pitches in a clear concise manner that includes visuals 
  • Experience developing content from ground up - concept to the final product
  • Self Starter mentality, able to push individually to work on concepts 
  • Always expects the unexpected 
  • No ego, team first mentality
A Place to Call Home

We are based in Greenville, North Carolina, widely recognized as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of Eastern North Carolina. Greenville is a university-medical community, home to East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center, as well as a vibrant Uptown Greenville District with a diverse art, music, and food scene featuring an increasing number of unique, locally-owned businesses and restaurants.

Our excellent affordability, geographic location, and natural resources, combined with cultural, economic, educational, and medical amenities make Greenville-Pitt County a preferred community to call home.

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