Social Media Video Production: Creative Director

Creative Director – Social Video Strategy & Production

Zator Media | Atlanta-Based

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Hiring Process

Stage 1 – Portfolio & written review

Stage 2 – Paid trial project ($200, 5–8 hours estimated)

Stage 3 – Final interview

We compensate for trial work. We are selective.

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Compensation

$50,000–$75,000 base, dependent on experience and performance history.

Performance-based growth opportunities available as the agency scales.

This is a role for someone who wants to build long-term, take ownership, and grow with a high-performance team.

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How to Apply

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Email: eric@zatormedia.com and vince@zatormedia.com

Subject Line: Creative Director Application – [Your Name]

Attach all required materials.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Alpharetta, GA 30022 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alpharetta, GA 30022: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alpharetta, GA 30022