Story & Visual Development Specialist

Transform Raw Content into Compelling Visual Narratives
Are you a creative professional with exceptional storytelling abilities and visual design skills? Ready to shape the narrative foundation of compelling video content while creating detailed visual roadmaps for production? M-Power is seeking a talented Story & Visual Development Specialist to join our expanding creative team and revolutionize how we approach content creation!

About Us
Established in January 2018, M-Power Solutions has been a pioneer in providing premium lead generation and growth services to businesses across multiple industries. Our comprehensive service offerings include Lead Generation, Brand Authority Building, Lead Follow-up Systems, Data Services, and our newest division, Recruiting as a Service (RaaS).
For over seven years, we've mastered the art of hiring, developing, and managing top-tier remote Filipino talent. Having successfully recruited and nurtured hundreds of exceptional professionals throughout our journey, we've built an unparalleled expertise in virtual workforce development. Today, our thriving team continues to expand as we help more businesses unlock the power of remote talent.

Our success is built on our Core 4 Values:
Dedication to Growth: Be 1?tter every day both personally and professionally
Dedication to Showing Up: For clients, for each other, and for ourselves
Dedication to Excellence: Strive for the highest standards in everything we do
Dedication to Empowerment: Uplift and enable others to reach their full potential

The Opportunity
This hybrid role combines narrative architecture with visual storyboarding to transform raw content into compelling, visually-mapped narratives. You'll establish the creative foundation for all projects before they enter production, ensuring both narrative coherence and visual clarity from conception to completion. Perfect for creative professionals who excel at finding stories in unstructured content and translating them into clear visual direction.

Your Key Responsibilities
Narrative Development (40%)
Review and analyze raw footage (30 minutes to 5+ hours) to identify compelling storylines and structure coherent narratives
Create detailed story outlines, scripts, and narrative guides that provide clear direction for the editing team
Map emotional journeys and story arcs for diverse content types including documentaries, podcasts, sermons, and brand videos
Transform unstructured content (including 500GB+ of raw footage) into organized, purposeful narratives

Visual Storyboarding (30%)
Develop comprehensive visual storyboards showing shot composition, camera angles, transitions, and pacing
Create frame-by-frame illustrations or sketches that communicate the intended look and feel of final videos
Design visual concepts for 30+ monthly graphic projects while maintaining brand consistency
Map out visual effects, text overlays, and motion graphics requirements before editing begins

Pre-Production Planning (20%)
Participate in client meetings to understand vision, ask clarifying questions, and present both story and visual concepts
Research and document specific b-roll footage needed for each scene with detailed descriptions and sources
Create visual reference libraries and maintain organized documentation for team access
Develop production roadmaps that editors can follow without ambiguity

Quality Control & Collaboration (10%)
Review rough cuts to ensure both narrative consistency and visual alignment with initial concepts
Provide guidance to the 9-person multimedia artist team on both story purpose and visual execution
Create revision documentation that addresses both narrative and visual feedback
Collaborate with editors to ensure storyboards are technically feasible within project constraints

What Makes You a Great Fit
Must-Haves:
Minimum 2 years of experience in video production, storyboarding, content creation, or related creative fields
Demonstrated ability to find and structure narratives from raw, unorganized content
Proficiency in visual storytelling through sketching or digital illustration (clarity over artistic perfection)
Strong understanding of story structure, pacing, and audience engagement principles
Experience with various content formats: long-form, short-form, documentary, promotional
Portfolio showing both narrative development and visual storyboarding work
Ability to review large volumes of content efficiently and extract meaningful storylines
Understanding of shot types, camera movements, and visual composition
Familiarity with video editing workflows and terminology
Experience with digital illustration tools and storyboarding software
Knowledge of current video trends and platform-specific requirements

Communication & Collaboration:
Excellent written and verbal communication for client interactions and team guidance
Ability to present creative concepts clearly to both clients and team members
Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects simultaneously
Adaptability to work with different content types and client industries

Nice-to-Haves:
Experience with documentary-style or long-form content production
Background in religious, motivational, or educational content
Previous experience guiding creative teams or managing creative workflows
Familiarity with real estate or business content creation
Understanding of social media content strategies and trends
Experience working with US-based clients

What We Offer
Tool Training: Training on essential software and creative tools for the role
Creative Freedom: Shape the visual and narrative direction of diverse content projects
Career Advancement: Clear path for progression based on performance with potential to lead pre-production teams
100% work-from-home position
Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and creative excellence
Growth Opportunities: As M-Power scales, evolve to lead creative teams, specialize in narrative or visual development, and take on creative director responsibilities

Working Hours:
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Philippines-based (must work within team timezone)
Regular participation in Start of Week meetings and Creativity Circles
Direct reporting to Supervisor of Operations
Daily interaction with multimedia artists and client stakeholders

Compensation:
Starting Rate: $3/hour (regardless of experience)
Performance-based increases: Pay may increase after completing training based on performance
Growth Opportunities: Maximum pay cap of $7/hour for top performers
Weekly payouts

Benefits:
Annual PTO (Vacation Leave) with yearly increases
Separate Sick Leave allocation
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave
Performance evaluations every 4 months with raise opportunities

Equipment Requirements:
Hardware:
Processor: Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 or equivalent
RAM: 8GB minimum (16GB preferred for smooth multitasking)
Storage: 250GB SSD + 1TB HDD for file management and project storage
Graphics: Basic dedicated graphics card preferred (for design work)
Drawing Input: Graphics tablet (Wacom, Huion, iPad, or equivalent) for storyboarding
Monitor: Color-accurate display recommended for design consistency
Internet Speed: 150 Mbps minimum (stable connection essential for large file transfers)

Software:
Required: Proficiency in at least one storyboarding/design software (Storyboard Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, or similar)
Required: Google Workspace proficiency for collaboration
Preferred: Basic familiarity with video editing software to understand technical constraints
Preferred: Project management tools experience (ClickUp knowledge a plus)

Ready to Apply?
If you're excited about transforming raw content into compelling visual narratives and want to be part of a values-driven creative team, we want to hear from you! Submit your application through our online form: 
m-power.formstack.com/forms/story_and_visual_development_specialist_job_application_form
The application process includes:
System and Equipment Verification
Portfolio Review and Initial Assessment
Creative Skills Evaluation
Final Interview via Zoom

Why This Role Matters
The Story & Visual Development Specialist brings transformative value by solving critical operational challenges:
50% Time Reduction: Editors can focus purely on execution rather than spending half their time figuring out creative direction
60?wer Revisions: Proper narrative planning and visual storyboards reduce revision cycles from 3-8 rounds to 1-3 rounds
Unified Creative Vision: One person handling both story and visuals ensures consistency from concept to completion
Client Confidence: Early presentation of story outlines and visual concepts allows feedback before expensive editing hours are invested
Scalable Quality: Establishes repeatable processes for creative development that maintain quality standards as project volume increases

M-Power is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.