13
Years of craft
Available for Work — 2025

Brad
Naftzger

Video Editor · Motion Graphics · Animator · Videographer
13 years of high-impact digital content — from social campaigns to brand storytelling — at the intersection of creativity and emerging AI workflows.

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About
The Frame
Behind the Work

Creative Video Editor with 13 years of experience blending storytelling, performance marketing, and emerging AI-assisted workflows to produce high-impact digital content at scale.

Strong background in evaluating video quality, optimizing for audience engagement, and building efficient editing systems. Experienced collaborating across creative and production teams to translate concepts into scalable, high-performing video assets.

Passionate about the intersection of AI, content, and workflow innovation — pushing the limits of what's possible, frame by frame.
13
Years of Experience
3
Major Studios
3+
Platforms Mastered
∞
Frames Crafted
Capabilities
What I Bring
01
🎬
Video Editing & Storytelling
YouTube, Social, Ads, Branded Content — narrative-driven edits that hold attention and drive results.
02
✨
Motion Graphics & Kinetic Type
Dynamic typography, animated graphics, and visual systems that make messages move.
03
📊
Performance Optimization
Editing for watch time, retention, and engagement using data-informed creative instincts.
04
📱
Platform Optimization
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram — format-native content that feels right in the feed.
05
🔍
Creative QC & Evaluation
Pacing, composition, narrative clarity — a critical eye that catches what's off before it ships.
06
⚙️
Scalable Workflow Systems
Process development, templates, and repeatable systems to accelerate high-volume production.
07
🤖
AI-Assisted Workflows
Runway, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly — leveraging AI for ideation, generation, and speed.
08
🤝
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Working seamlessly with creative directors, strategists, and production teams to hit the mark.
Tools & Software
Adobe Premiere Pro
After Effects
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Audition
Photoshop
Illustrator
Runway ✦ AI
Midjourney ✦ AI
Adobe Firefly ✦ AI
Portfolio
The Work
Featured
Showreel
Your best work — the one that opens every conversation.
Project
Brand Campaign
High-impact brand storytelling optimized for audience engagement.
Project
Motion Graphics
Dynamic typography and kinetic visuals that make messages move.
Project
Social Content
Platform-native short-form content built for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.
Project
Ad Creative
Performance-driven ad creatives aligned with campaign goals and audience behavior.
Experience
Where I've Done
the Work
2025 — Present
Video Editor & Motion Graphics
Freelance / Contract
  • Edit high-volume video assets — social cutdowns, product features, sizzle reels, and campaign launches
  • Apply creative quality standards (pacing, composition, narrative clarity) across deliverables
  • Experiment with AI-assisted tools (Runway, Firefly) to accelerate ideation and production
  • Optimize edits for watch time, engagement, and retention metrics
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects with consistent brand voice and delivery standards
2023 — 2025
Video Editor
BBTV (BroadbandTV)
  • Produced high-volume digital content for creator partnerships and brand campaigns across YouTube and social platforms
  • Evaluated video performance using retention and engagement data to refine editing strategies
  • Developed performance-driven ad creatives aligned with campaign goals and audience behavior
  • Built scalable editing workflows to support rapid content production and turnaround
  • Collaborated with creative strategists and production teams to align content with brand standards
2021 — 2023
Video Editor
Outloud Media
  • Edited branded content, social campaigns, and YouTube videos for consumer-facing brands
  • Created short-form content optimized for platform-specific engagement (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts)
  • Applied motion graphics, dynamic pacing, and visual storytelling to increase audience retention
  • Collaborated with creative directors and producers to execute campaign objectives
  • Contributed to repeatable editing processes and templates to improve production efficiency
Education & Innovation
Foundation &
the Future
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
BA in Arts and Sciences
AI & Workflow Innovation
Exploratory Research & Practice
  • Explored generative AI tools (Runway, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly) for video ideation, visual generation, and workflow acceleration
  • Evaluated AI-generated outputs for quality, consistency, and creative alignment with brand standards
  • Identified and implemented opportunities for integrating AI into editing workflows to improve speed and scalability
Contact
Let's Make
Something

Open to freelance, contract, and full-time opportunities. Let's create something worth watching.

Email
Bradnaf14@gmail.com
Phone
419 · 277 · 0615
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