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. ⸻ 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 ⸻ 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. ⸻ 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. ⸻ How to
Apply:
Apply with Indeed, after which you will received instructions on how to submit your interest.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay:
$50,000.00
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
