Creative Director | Video & Content

About UsColeman Johns is a modern real estate, marketing, and media brand based in Nashville, founded in 2022. We operate The Coleman Johns Group, a top-producing real estate team specializing in luxury properties, and Coleman Johns Studio, our in-house creative team producing cinematic, story-driven content.Our YouTube channels reach hundreds of thousands of viewers. Our content has directly driven millions in closed real estate volume. We don't treat content as marketing support "” it's the engine of our business. And we're looking for a Creative Director to own that engine.The RoleYou're not filling a seat. You're building a department.We need someone who can walk into a $5M listing and see the story before the camera turns on. Someone who can take a founder vlog from "day in the life" to something people genuinely follow. Someone who doesn't just edit "” they set the creative standard for everything our brand puts into the world.You'll lead content vision and execution across multiple YouTube channels, social platforms, and a growing portfolio of brand properties. You'll have a dedicated videographer with DSLR and drone capability already on the team "” your job is to direct, elevate, and expand what we're capable of producing.This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll still shoot and edit, especially early on. But the reason we're hiring you is for what's between your ears "” the ideas, the taste level, the ability to look at what we're doing and make it undeniably better.What You'll OwnCreative vision and content strategy across all Coleman Johns channels (property tours, relocation content, founder vlogs, and brand campaigns)Directing and managing a videographer to execute on your shot lists, storyboards, and creative briefsEditing long-form YouTube content built for storytelling, retention, and search performanceShort-form content strategy and production (Reels, Shorts, TikToks) "” not just cutting clips, but understanding what performs and whyBrand visual identity "” thumbnails, graphics, on-screen presence, and the overall look and feel of Coleman Johns StudioContent calendar ownership "” pitching ideas, planning shoots, and keeping output consistentPerformance tracking "” understanding analytics and using data to sharpen creative decisionsBuilding and eventually growing the creative team as volume scalesYou Should HaveA portfolio or reel that shows genuine creative range "” not just pretty footage, but storytelling with pacing, emotion, and purposeExperience leading or directing video shoots (not just operating a camera)Strong editing skills in Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects a plus)Understanding of YouTube as a platform "” how search, retention, and packaging work togetherComfort on set with high-end properties, founder-led content, and fast-moving production daysA pulse on social media trends without being a slave to themEntrepreneurial mindset "” you treat this like your own brand, not a 9-to-5Nice to HaveReal estate, luxury, or lifestyle content experienceDrone certification (Part 107)Motion graphics or animation capabilityExperience scaling a creative team or managing freelancersWhat We OfferA proven content-to-revenue model "” your work directly drives business, and we can show you exactly howA videographer already on the team ready to execute under your directionCreative ownership "” this isn't a factory, it's a brand you'll help shapePerformance bonuses tied to content milestones and business impactThe opportunity to build and lead a growing creative departmentPaid time off and a flexible, high-growth cultureCompensation: $65,000 - $85,000 annually depending on experience, plus performance bonuses tied to content milestones and business results.Job Type: Full-time Location: Brentwood, TN (In person, required) Expected hours: 40 per week

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