Emily Kurz
Pittsburgh
Summary
Results-driven, creative content producer with a strong foundation in video production, motion design and creative direction. Skilled in fostering collaboration, mentoring creative teams, and leveraging innovative techniques to elevate brand narratives and streamline production workflows.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Content Producer
HAVAS Red
Pittsburgh
05.2022 - Current
- Ideates and executes social-first campaigns, blending creative strategy with production skills, ensuring cohesive, innovative design across motion, video, and static content.
- Leads and mentors a creative team, managing workflows and elevating output quality across campaigns.
- Edits and produces video content for digital, social, and in-store platforms, strengthening brand storytelling across channels.
- Produces event video coverage globally, delivering timely, impactful content that extended brand reach at key activations.
- Develops moodboards and storyboards to guide creative direction and secure stakeholder alignment.
- Designs reusable motion and static templates, streamlining production and reducing turnaround time.
- Uses the latest AI tools to aid in comp and art direction brainstorming and ideation.
Video Editor
Aerie By American Eagle Outfitters
Pittsburgh
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Produced motion and video assets to enhance marketing campaigns across social, retail, and digital channels.
- Collaborated with graphic design team to select impactful designs and illustrations for motion projects.
- Executed color grading on all campaign footage to reflect Creative Director's vision.
- Maintained organized project files within content management systems for efficient access and retrieval.
Videographer and Motion Designer
VelocityEHS
Chicago
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Designed and produced engaging motion graphics, videos, and static assets to enhance brand storytelling.
- Developed and established company’s motion/animation language for a consistent visual identity.
- Built reusable motion templates and asset libraries to streamline production workflows.
- Collaborated with stakeholders in Marketing, Product, HR, CX, and Sales to convey complex concepts visually.
- Researched and applied emerging motion design trends to maintain brand competitiveness.
Video Producer and Events Associate
MATTER
Chicago
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Produced external marketing videos biweekly to enhance MATTER brand visibility and attract corporate partnerships.
- Established an in-house livestreaming process for all MATTER-branded events.
- Coordinated over 400 events, fostering collaboration among MATTER, corporate partners, and customers.
Genius
Apple
Chicago
07.2013 - 10.2017
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies, History
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh04-2013
Skills
- Video editing and production
- Motion graphics and animation
- Creative direction and strategy
- Social-first content strategy development
- Graphic design and art direction
- Client communications and presentations
- Adaptability and creativity
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
Certification
School of Motion - Animation Bootcamp
Timeline
Senior Content Producer
HAVAS Red
05.2022 - Current
Video Editor
Aerie By American Eagle Outfitters
11.2021 - 05.2022
Videographer and Motion Designer
VelocityEHS
09.2018 - 11.2021
Video Producer and Events Associate
MATTER
08.2017 - 09.2018
Genius
Apple
07.2013 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies, History
University of Pittsburgh