Week 1 Mission Ticket - Raw Clip to Approved Publish Pack 2026-06-30
First proof checkpoint for Collins. This is a sandbox production task, not a live publishing task.
⚠ SUPERSEDED — 2026-07-13
Role refocused to the daily production machine + automated sales; see builder-vision-handoff-2026-07-13.html. The week-1 proof is now five straight days of the full daily slate (see collins-start-plan-2026-07-13.html; day-to-day cadence in daily-operating-rhythm-2026-07-13.html), not the single-clip publish pack below. The content-operator framing here is retired — kept for historical reference only; do not send or plan from it.
Objective
Prove Collins can run the current B2B talking-head engine.
Why it matters
One approved pack proves the operator can ship without Akash rescuing each step.
You need to
Provide or approve the raw clip source, then review the finished pack. ~20 min total.
Status
Ready to assign after candidate handoff and scoped file access are approved.
The ticket needs you
- Mission: take one raw Akash talking-head clip and turn it into an approved publish pack using the existing St. Pierre engine.
- Intake proof: also show the conveyor belt around that pack - recording packet, folder/manifest, transcript, rough cut or "no cut needed" note, contact sheet, and check frame.
- Primary input: new raw B2B talking-head clip from Akash, if available.
- Fallback input: the existing canonical VSL raw clip at
Content/Publish-Packs/canonical-backlog-vsl-2026-06-29/source/raw-clip.mp4. - Output location: a new working pack folder, named
collins-week-1-[topic]-YYYY-MM-DD, inside the approved shared/sandbox location. - Hard stop: output is for Akash review only. Do not post, schedule, boost, send, or connect it to live automation.
★ Default: use the canonical VSL pack as the fallback input if Akash has not provided a fresh clip before kickoff.
Definition of done no action
| Deliverable | Done means |
|---|---|
| Working pack folder | Clear folder structure with source, video, statics, copy, checks, and notes. Original canonical files are not overwritten. |
| Recording packet | Hooks, angles, bullets, CTA options, proof/must-say notes, and avoid-saying notes for the clip. It can be short, but it must exist. |
| Manifest | Lists source clip, transcript path, rough-cut status, render path, statics/copy/check paths, and any skipped step. |
| Transcript | Transcript is usable, segmented, and named. If word-level timing is not available, the gap is documented. |
| Rough cut | Dead air is removed or the pack clearly says no cut was needed. Silence cutting is enough for week 1; meaning-aware bad-take removal is phase 2. |
| Props/brief | Props or production brief explains hook, overlay moments, CTA, and source assumptions. |
| 9:16 reel | Rendered or assembled reel is watchable, on-brand, and checked for text overflow, missing assets, and dead space. |
| Static candidates | 3-5 static/carousel candidates from the transcript or message, with notes on which are ready vs needs polish. |
| Copy package | Caption draft, title/hook, CTA, and publish notes are ready for Akash review. |
| QA proof | Contact sheet plus screenshots or frame checks show the beginning, middle overlay, end card, and any caption treatment. |
| Loom walkthrough | 5 minutes or less: what he did, where files are, what failed, how to rerun, and what is still held. |
| Repeatability note | Another session can repeat the process from his notes without needing Collins live. |
Target inputs and outputs with status tracker
| Type | Item | Status | Owner | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input | Onboarding packet | Ready local | Akash | Approve before sharing externally. |
| Input | Existing content-engine docs | Ready local | Akash | Share scoped read access if onboarding starts. |
| Input | AI Builder video handoff | Ready local | Akash | Include in reading list. |
| Input | IG visual standard | Ready local | Akash | Include in reading list. |
| Input | Local Pack Machine guide | Ready local | Akash | Include in reading list. |
| Input | Canonical VSL publish pack | Ready local; external share held | Akash | Share only a scoped copy if using fallback clip. |
| Input | Fresh raw talking-head clip | Optional; pending Akash | Akash | Provide only if a new clip is ready before kickoff. |
| Input | Raw clip access | Held pending approval | Akash | Approve scoped file share. |
| Input | Transcript file or transcript process | Partly ready | Collins | Use existing transcript first; document any gap. |
| Input | Remotion project | Ready local; Collins access held | Akash | Grant scoped build access only if approved. |
| Input | Content registry | Ready local | Collins | Read first; update only assigned row/status. |
| Input | Caption test files | Ready local | Collins | Use for caption decision note. |
| Input | Static/style examples | Ready local | Collins | Use existing style before making new templates. |
| Input | Akash CTA / offer context | Ready local | Collins | Use approved St. Pierre positioning only. |
| Input | Daily update template | Ready local | Collins | Use daily during week 1. |
| Input | Loom access | Candidate can use own account; St. Pierre workspace held | Collins | Use own Loom unless Akash approves workspace invite. |
| Output | 24-hour plan | Pending Collins | Collins | Send before building. |
| Output | Current-engine summary | Pending Collins | Collins | Write before build or inside first Loom. |
| Output | Working pack folder | Pending Collins | Collins | Create working copy. |
| Output | Recording packet | Pending Collins | Collins | Draft hooks, angles, bullets, CTA, proof notes, avoid-saying notes. |
| Output | Manifest | Pending Collins | Collins | List source and output paths. |
| Output | Transcript or transcript gap note | Pending Collins | Collins | Use existing transcript or generate/document gap. |
| Output | Rough cut or no-cut note | Pending Collins | Collins | Remove dead air or document no cut needed. |
| Output | 9:16 Reel candidate | Pending Collins | Collins | Render or assemble review candidate. |
| Output | 3-5 static/carousel candidates | Pending Collins | Collins | Create candidates from transcript/message. |
| Output | Caption, title/hook, CTA | Pending Collins | Collins | Draft publish copy. |
| Output | QA screenshots/contact sheet/check frames | Pending Collins | Collins | Create visual checks. |
| Output | Content registry update | Pending Collins | Collins | Update only assigned row/status if access approved. |
| Output | Loom walkthrough | Pending Collins | Collins | Record final handoff. |
| Output | Approval list | Pending Collins | Collins | List remaining access/live-system asks. |
CSV version: week-1-input-output-tracker.csv.
Step-by-step run no action
- Read the source docs: start-here, tech-stack map, video intake addendum, two-engine map, visual standard, Local Pack Machine guide, Remotion README, canonical publish pack.
- Send a 24-hour plan: list the exact clip, files, output folder, and expected finish time before building.
- Make a working copy: never overwrite the canonical VSL pack or Remotion source files unless explicitly assigned.
- Inspect the existing pack: source clip, transcript, render variants, checks, caption tests, and known open caption decision.
- Reproduce the intake path: use Local Pack Machine or an equivalent working copy where possible; document any environment issue.
- Write the manifest: every source and output path should be listed so the pack is repeatable.
- Build the review pack: final video candidate, statics, copy, checks, and manifest notes.
- Self-QA: watch the full reel, check text fit, check CTA, confirm no fake proof, confirm no live publishing.
- Handoff: send Loom plus daily update format, with the exact ask from Akash.
What not to turn this into guardrails
- Not a Vercel rebuild.
- Not a new CMS, database, uploader, or dashboard.
- Not a B2C client-footage project.
- Not a Big Mike skit project.
- Not a live Instagram, YouTube, Meta, ManyChat, n8n, or GoHighLevel workflow.
- Not a credential, token, API, or account-permission task.
If Collins believes a live account is required, he must stop and write the exact ask. Do not grant access in the middle of the ticket.
Scorecard reference only
| Dimension | Pass signal | Fail signal |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction-following | Uses current files, makes a working copy, honors held-access rules. | Rebuilds from scratch or asks for live access before proof. |
| Technical execution | Can run, debug, or clearly document the current render/pack process. | Only proposes tools without producing a usable pack. |
| Content taste | Output is readable, on-brand, and does not require Akash to rewrite every decision. | AI-looking copy, cluttered graphics, text overflow, or fake proof. |
| Documentation | Repeatable notes and Loom are clear enough for another session. | Output exists but the process is invisible. |
| Operating behavior | Blocks are surfaced quickly with a concrete ask. | Goes quiet or waits until deadline with vague blockers. |
Path:
Projects/St_Pierre_Digital/Recruiting/Collins-Onboarding/week-1-mission-ticket.html