Creative Director - Social Video Strategy & Production

Zator Media is hiring a Creative Director with proven experience leading short-form video strategy at scale. This role is for someone who has already operated in a high-output content environment and can demonstrate measurable results. We are not hiring based on potential — we are hiring based on execution history. If you have not directly led content strategy, managed editors, and driven performance through short-form video, this will not be the right fit. About Zator Media Zator Media is a social-first video agency serving high-level service professionals — attorneys, physicians, consultants, and founders generating multi-million-dollar annual revenue. Our clients rely on us to turn expertise into authority-building content that drives business growth. We operate quickly, maintain high standards, and prioritize strategic clarity over trend-chasing. We are scaling aggressively and need a Creative Director who can maintain and elevate our output quality as volume increases. What You Will Own This is not a conceptual-only role. You will own execution quality. Creative Strategy Translate client positioning into structured video content frameworks Develop high-retention hooks and narrative structures Align every asset to strategic considerations Provide visual references with strategic rationale Pre-Production Leadership Build detailed shoot outlines Develop question flows and content architecture Ensure clarity before cameras turn on Post-Production Direction Create structured “paper edits” from raw footage Write precise editing notes for production teams Direct pacing, tone, and music selection Maintain quality control across 100+ monthly deliverables Client Leadership Confidently guide high-performing business owners Make judgment calls without constant oversight Protect creative standards while serving business goals Required Experience (Non-Negotiable) To be considered, you must have: 3+ years in professional video strategy, content direction, or social media production Direct experience managing editors or creative workflows Demonstrated understanding of short-form performance metrics (retention, hook strength, conversion intent) Experience working with business owners, founders, or professional service brands Proven ability to manage high content volume with systems #J-18808-Ljbffr