Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the video production team to deliver high creative standards.
• Drive cross-department collaboration to align with brand goals and campaigns.
• Oversee all phases of video production from pre-production to final delivery.
• Create strategic storytelling that resonates with audiences across multiple industries.
• Optimize workflows and leverage AI/tools to improve scripting, editing, and repurposing.
• Ensure deliverables are optimized for digital, social, broadcast, streaming, and paid media platforms.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in video production, creative storytelling, content strategy, or creative leadership.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring creative teams.
• Strong storytelling instincts and the ability to connect emotionally with audiences.
• Experience with AI-powered creative tools and emerging content technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management across creative, media, strategy, and account teams.

Preferred

• Confident leader and team builder who leads with positivity, accountability, and vision.
• Strategic thinker who understands both creativity and business goals.
• Hands-on producer with experience across shooting, editing, and motion graphics.
• Proactive thinker who brings ideas—not just executes tasks.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-moving, team-oriented culture.

Benefits

• Central States Marketing offers an attractive compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, 401(k) plan, PTO, holiday pay, and a comprehensive benefits program.