Creative Lead

Catena

Creative Lead producing cinematic video content for founders' personal branding. Elevating visual identity through authentic storytelling across various platforms and settings.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and shoot high-quality, cinematic video content featuring founders in various settings (events, travel, daily operations)
Develop video concepts, series, and campaigns aligned with founder narratives and audience engagement goals
Execute advanced video editing from raw footage to polished, high-production deliverables
Manage the full video production lifecycle, including planning, scripting, shooting, editing, and delivery
Establish video workflows, best practices, and quality standards
Define and maintain the overall creative vision and brand aesthetic across all content
Provide direction to Multimedia Artists for design and static content execution
Review and QA all creative outputs to ensure alignment with premium brand standards
Proactively pitch new creative concepts and opportunities
Partner with marketing to align video content with content calendars and campaigns
Collaborate with leadership to ensure creative output supports business objectives
Oversee and guide interns to ensure consistent and high-quality execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in video production, content creation, or creative direction
Proven experience producing cinematic, high-quality video content (preferably for founders, startups, or personal brands)
Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling, production quality, and brand elevation
Advanced proficiency in video editing, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment
Strong creative vision with the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual content
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Must own professional-grade camera and audio equipment
Willingness and ability to work on-site and travel as needed
Experience working with startup founders or building personal brands
Background as a freelancer, content creator, or influencer
Familiarity with photography and photo editing tools
Experience managing or mentoring junior creatives or interns
Understanding of viral content strategies and social media trends
Adobe Premiere Pro
Google Workspace
Slack
Notion or similar project management tools
Adobe Lightroom
Canva
Figma

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus
Annual team retreat
Real-world experience in recruitment marketing and sourcing
A behind-the-scenes look at how we connect people with opportunities
A supportive team that values your growth and ideas

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

video productionvideo editingAdobe Premiere Prostorytellingcinematic content creationscriptingquality assurancecreative directionphotographyphoto editing

Soft Skills

creative visioncommunicationcollaborationindependencementoringpitchingorganizationleadershipadaptabilityproblem-solving