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We’re Looking for a Video Unicorn — But We Know They Exist

ADsmith is ready for our next chapter. Our long-term Studio Director is leaving big shoes to fill, and we’re not just looking to fill them; we’re seeking someone to take that role, stretch it, reimagine it, and run with it.

We want a Studio Director / Senior Video Producer who will lead our in-house production studio, elevate our video and multimedia offerings, and become an indispensable creative force in our collaborative, high-performing team. You’ll drive everything from lo-fi social snippets to full-on, high-production brand stories and everything in between.

You’ll love this role if you’re someone who thrives on crafting bold visual narratives, confidently leading productions, and getting your hands dirty with gear, editing, and creative ideation. If you also see the evolving landscape of AI as an opportunity – not as a threat – and you’re eager to explore how emerging tools can push creative production forward, you’ll feel right at home here.

A Little About Us

We’re ADsmith, a team of strategists, creatives, media specialists, researchers, and award-winning storytellers who believe in Intentional Marketing. That means everything we do is grounded in smart strategy and data, but with an eye toward human connection and real-world results.

We work with regional brands, national manufacturers and franchises, and passionate local businesses across a wide range of industries. Some are exciting and high-profile; others are quieter but equally essential. We treat them all with the same level of creativity, curiosity, and care.

What You’ll Do

Creative Leadership

Be a key voice in ideation, strategy, and concept development for video and multimedia. Pitch big ideas. Translate vague concepts into compelling treatments.

Production Direction

Take the reins on set. Direct crews, talent, and clients with confidence and calm. Make shoot days efficient, creative, and even fun.

Hands-On Execution

From shooting footage to sourcing locations, recording voiceovers, or manipulating audio in Audition, you’re a doer, not just a delegator. You know your way around cameras, mics, drones, editing bays, and After Effects timelines.

Collaboration

Work alongside designers, strategists, media planners, and clients to bring campaigns to life. Know when to listen, when to lead, and how to communicate like a pro.

Scalable Production

Whether it’s a quick-turn Instagram reel or a multi-day shoot with a crew of ten, you know how to scale your process while keeping quality high and budgets tight.

Technical Chops

File management, render specs, AI-enhanced workflows, color grading, drone flight logs? You get it. You can troubleshoot gear, handle the technical stuff, and mentor others.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong directing presence; you take charge in a way that instills confidence, not ego.
• Deep experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Audio skills, including VO mixing and basic sound design.
• Strong grasp of narrative storytelling, pacing, and composition.
• Equally comfortable on set and in the edit bay.
• Drone certification (or willing to get certified). Yes, we fly often.
• Passion for exploring emerging creative tools, especially AI, and how it can elevate storytelling.
• A team-first mindset and humility to match your skill.
• Bonus: Experience in photography, Cinema 4D, or motion graphics.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Creative freedom within a strategic framework
• A flexible, hybrid workplace. WFH pending onboarding time and technical limitations with editing large files.
• Work that runs the gamut: high-polish TV spots, fun internal social content, meaningful brand stories
• Colleagues who support (& sometimes challenge) you
• Clients in a variety of sizes & industries, varying degrees of flashiness, who are grateful, interesting, and loyal

Required skillsets:

• Adobe Creative Suite, specifically:
  • Premiere Pro
  • After Effects
  • Audition
  • and to a lesser extent
    • Illustrator
    • Photoshop
    • Lightroom
  • Understanding of best practices with regard to backing up and organizing files
  • Comfortable working with Cinema cameras (specifically Blackmagic) and building camera setups as needed for different shoots
  • Communicating professionally via email and in-person with team members and clients

Must grasp fundamentals of:

• Frame rate
• Video codecs
• Color grading
• Audio recording and editing
• Lighting design

Preferred skills include:

• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and take direction when needed
• Drone operations, with Part 107 license
• Some understanding of IT networking with regard to accessing NAS servers
• Willingness to learn new skills and workflows as technology and ideology advances
• Ability to pivot quickly to deliver on agency and client expectations

The Perks

• Salary: $50K–$70K DOE (we’re paying for experience and leadership)
• Bonus opportunities based on reaching company success goals

• 16 days (128 hours) of Paid Time Off benefits (vacation, sick leave, personal day)
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• IRA with 3% company match
• $50/month cell phone reimbursement
• Ongoing professional development
• Company culture that values humans, not just hustle

Let’s Talk

• To apply, send your resume, portfolio, and/or reel to:

Amy Rinne

   Amy@ADsmith.biz

Ken Taylor

   Ken@ADsmith.biz

Make sure your work shows the range and originality we’re looking for, because we’re not just hiring for a job. We’re investing in a teammate who will help us define the future of creative at ADsmith.