Personal Branding Specialist for Filmmaker

Personal Brand Manager for Independent Film Director (Strategy, Content, Social, Collaborations & PR) Category: Branding & Marketing / Social Media Management Description: I'm an independent film director building a personal brand across social media, collaborations, and industry visibility. I have a rough brand direction, but need someone to own the strategy and execution end-to-end — not just post content, but actively grow my presence and open doors. My goals and target audience (producers, festival programmers, collaborators, industry peers) What I need from you: 1. Brand strategy Develop a positioning and content strategy aligned to my directorial niche and long-term goals (festival visibility, industry credibility, future project financing) Build a quarterly content calendar tying together platform content, and collaboration pushes Recommend which platforms/formats are worth my time vs. not 2. Content creation & publishing Edit raw footage into reels/short-form posts, design feed posts in Canva using my brand palette Write on-brand captions from prompts/details I provide Schedule and publish 2-4x/week, plus daily Stories 3. Collaborations & outreach Identify and reach out to relevant collaborators: DPs, actors, editors, other emerging directors, brands doing narrative-led work Draft outreach messages/pitches on my behalf for potential collabs, cross-posts, or joint projects Track outreach in a simple pipeline (who contacted, status, follow-up dates) 4. Podcasts & press Research and pitch me for relevant film/creative podcasts, YouTube interviews, and industry newsletters Draft pitch emails and a one-page press kit (bio, reel, headshot, past coverage) Prep me with talking points before appearances 5. Reporting Monthly report: what was published, growth metrics, outreach pipeline status, upcoming opportunities Ideal candidate: Experience specifically with creative/entertainment talent (filmmakers) — not general business branding Track record of landing guest spots, features, or collaborations for a client (please share examples) To apply, please include: 2-3 examples of creative clients you've built brand strategy for An example of a collaboration, podcast placement, or press feature you helped land Proposed monthly rate and how you'd structure the first 30 days Your approach to keeping a director's voice authentic while still being strategic