The Herald

Media Director

Brightstone Books is looking for a skilled and creative individual with a strong passion for the fantasy genre. Our first novel in the Mystic dark fantasy series is in the pre-publishing phase and has already earned praise from top creatives who have worked with Marvel and Blizzard.

We're building a comprehensive fantasy brand through crowdfunding and multiple creative channels. Our vision includes:

• Traditional book publishing

• Full cast soundscape audiobooks with original soundtrack

• Interactive eBooks with in-depth lore, maps, and imagery

• YouTube channel with episodic content, including lore docuseries

• Live events

• RPG online platform

• Social media presence

• Merchandise

• PR and marketing campaigns

As the Herald, you will direct the audiobook, video productions, and animated lore content for the Mystic universe. This includes overseeing voice performances across audiobooks and animated lore videos to ensure consistency and quality. You will also contribute to developing promotional and narrative-driven video content, seeing those ideas through from concept to execution.

Prime Responsibilities

Audio Production Director

• Inspire and guide actors to deliver their best performances, ensuring they fully embody the author’s vision across all media. And when applicable, collaborate with the sound designer and composer to create a cohesive auditory experience.

Video Content Director

• Oversee video production, directing videography and performances for docuseries, interviews, trailers, and promotional content.

• Work with editors and sound designers to ensure cohesion between audio and visual content across all platforms.

• Shape visual storytelling, applying techniques from film and television to enhance scene composition, pacing, lighting, and visual symbolism.

• Guide cinematographers and editors to create seamless, emotionally-driven narratives.

Brand Consistency

• Ensure all audio and video content aligns with the author's vision, maintaining consistency in tone, pacing, and storytelling across all projects while collaborating with the team to execute the overarching narrative.

What We're Looking For

• Passion for fantasy – A deep love for fantasy storytelling, world-building, and mythic themes, with an appreciation for immersive, atmospheric narratives.

• A cinematic storyteller – Strong instinct for visual composition, shot selection, pacing, and emotional depth, ensuring high-quality, immersive narratives.

• A skilled director – Experience guiding actors, cinematographers, and editors, bringing out nuanced performances and maintaining a cohesive artistic vision.

• Expertise in film, theater, or digital media – Knowledge of performance direction, post-production workflows (editing, sound design, VFX), and cinematic techniques.

If you lack some technical skills but possess authentic passion and eagerness to learn, we encourage you to apply. We value enthusiasm and potential as much as experience.

Preferred Majors

• Film Directing

• Theater Arts

• Cinematic Arts

• Digital Media Production

• Or equivalent

Compensation

• $25/hr, 30 hours per month on average - (First month may be 40-45 hours)

• Generous performance-based bonuses

• This role has significant potential for increased compensation and may evolve into a full-time position for the right candidate who demonstrates exceptional value and alignment with our vision.

Team Meetings

This position is Utah-based only at this time, as you will be working closely with the videographer and other local team members. In-person team meetings will be held at least quarterly at our office in Salt Lake City, though this may vary depending on our needs.

How to Apply

Please include an introduction and any relevant experience, education, resume etc. Afterward, share three of your favorite fantasy titles, whether from books, anime, movies, or video games and tell us why they are special to you. Beyond that, feel free to tell us anything else about yourself. You can submit your application by emailing it to careers@brightstonebooks.com with the subject of "The Herald Application”. One of our team will respond within one business day to confirm it was successfully received.

Application Process

Our hiring process consists of three rounds, with candidates being narrowed down at each stage. Applications will be accepted from March 8th until April 8th 2025, but we may conclude the process sooner if we find the right candidates to move forward. You will be notified if you have advanced to the second round.

If you advance to the second round, we’ll share more details about our fantasy series and upcoming projects. This stage will also involve a deeper evaluation of your skills and vision for the role. However, you are welcome to ask questions at any time during the application process by emailing us at careers@brightstonebooks.com.

Thank you for your interest. We are creating a dark fantasy world designed to captivate audiences across multiple platforms for years to come. If you're ready to help build something extraordinary, we want to hear from you.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY EMAILING: CAREERS@BRIGHTSTONEBOOKS.COM