Application Guide

How to Apply for Creator / Storyteller

at CivAI

🏢 About CivAI

CivAI is a nonprofit uniquely focused on making AI's capabilities and risks accessible to diverse audiences through concrete demonstrations, not just theoretical discussions. Working here means contributing to public understanding of a critical technology while maintaining creative independence in a mission-driven environment.

About This Role

As CivAI's Creator/Storyteller, you'll be the public face explaining AI through self-produced videos across platforms, developing formats that engage broad audiences beyond tech enthusiasts. This role directly shapes how the public perceives AI's societal impact through compelling visual storytelling.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by analyzing performance metrics from yesterday's video, then script and shoot a TikTok explaining a specific AI capability using concrete demonstrations, followed by editing a longer YouTube piece about AI risks. Throughout, you'd be developing your on-camera presence while ensuring content aligns with CivAI's mission.

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🎯 Who CivAI Is Looking For

  • A solo creator with a proven portfolio of self-produced videos (concept-to-edit) about technology or complex topics
  • Someone who can translate AI concepts into engaging narratives for audiences unfamiliar with technical jargon
  • A distinctive on-camera presence that builds trust and connection while discussing potentially alarming AI risks
  • Mission-aligned individual passionate about AI education who can wear multiple hats in a nonprofit environment

📝 Tips for Applying to CivAI

1

Include specific metrics from your existing videos (engagement rates, growth, audience demographics) that demonstrate you can reach 'broad audiences—not just the AI-curious'

2

Submit a portfolio that includes at least one sample explaining a complex topic to non-expert audiences, ideally related to technology

3

In your application materials, reference specific CivAI content you've analyzed and suggest one concrete format idea for their platform

4

Demonstrate your 'iterative' approach by describing how you've adapted content based on performance data in past projects

5

Show alignment with their mission by explaining how you'd make AI risks feel concrete and urgent without causing unnecessary panic

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your proven ability to explain complex topics to non-expert audiences through video storytelling', "Specific examples of how you've developed a recognizable on-camera presence that builds audience connection", "Your alignment with CivAI's mission and how you'd balance discussing AI capabilities with AI dangers", "Experience wearing multiple hats in content creation and how you'd apply that in a nonprofit setting"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Watch all CivAI's existing videos and analyze their current storytelling approach, tone, and audience engagement
  • → Research the specific AI demonstrations CivAI has created and think about how you'd build upon them
  • → Understand the nonprofit's stated mission and how they've positioned themselves within the AI education landscape
  • → Identify gaps in their current content strategy across different platforms (YouTube vs. TikTok vs. Instagram)
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you'd create a 60-second TikTok explaining a specific AI risk to teenagers versus a 10-minute YouTube video for adults
2 How would you measure whether your content is successfully reaching 'broad audiences—not just the AI-curious'?
3 Show us a past video you created and explain the specific creative choices you made to maximize engagement
4 How would you handle creating content about AI dangers without causing unnecessary public alarm?
5 Describe a time you had to quickly pivot your content strategy based on performance data
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting a portfolio focused only on tech-savvy audiences without demonstrating ability to reach broader demographics
  • Applying with generic content creation experience instead of specifically addressing AI/technology storytelling
  • Failing to show how you work independently—this role requires someone who 'can do it all without needing a production team'

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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