I'm Ward Hiney, a senior video editor and director with 15+ years of experience helping national brands tell their stories through video. I specialize in brand and product video, paid social content, and large-scale broadcasts, delivering clear, brand-safe results on tight timelines. I thrive in fast-paced environments, stepping in as overflow or retainer support, building in-house production capabilities, and collaborating with marketing, brand, and executive teams to translate business goals into compelling visuals. From strategy and on-set direction to scriptwriting and post-production, I focus on quality, efficiency, and measurable results.…

Ward Hiney

I'm Ward Hiney, a senior video editor and director with 15+ years of experience helping national brands tell their stories through video. I specialize in brand and product video, paid social content, and large-scale broadcasts, delivering clear, brand-safe results on tight timelines. I thrive in fast-paced environments, stepping in as overflow or retainer support, building in-house production capabilities, and collaborating with marketing, brand, and executive teams to translate business goals into compelling visuals. From strategy and on-set direction to scriptwriting and post-production, I focus on quality, efficiency, and measurable results.…

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I’m Ward Hiney, a senior video editor and director with 15+ years of experience helping national brands tell their stories through video. I specialize in brand and product video, paid social content, and large-scale broadcasts, delivering clear, brand-safe results on tight timelines.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, stepping in as overflow or retainer support, building in-house production capabilities, and collaborating with marketing, brand, and executive teams to translate business goals into compelling visuals. From strategy and on-set direction to scriptwriting and post-production, I focus on quality, efficiency, and measurable results.

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English
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Work Experience

Director of Videography at Leaf Home
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lead video strategy, production, and post-production for a national home-improvement organization supporting brand, paid media, broadcast, and internal communications. Editor and 1st AD on national broadcast shoots, managing on-set production and post-production for multi-spot campaigns. Edited national broadcast and paid media campaigns with six-figure production budgets; Engineered to Protect became the top-performing creative in early returns. Built and scaled in-house video production capabilities, reducing reliance on external vendors. Wrote and edited scripts and storyboards for national campaigns, including rapid on-set script adaptation for talent-led shoots. Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, brand, and executives to translate business goals into video deliverables.
Senior Videographer at LeafFilter
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Led production and post-production for digital and broadcast video at a $750M+ national brand. Directed, shot, and edited paid, broadcast, and internal video content under aggressive timelines. Collaborated with marketing teams to deliver brand-safe, high-volume video assets.
Senior Production Manager at Full Story Films
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Oversaw production and post-production for documentary, branded, and commercial video projects. Managed creative workflows, personnel, and resources to ensure efficient delivery and consistent quality.
Motion Graphic Artist at The Blaze
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Created network rebrand motion graphics for TheBlazeTV launch. Ideated and produced digital video campaigns, including a web short exceeding 28 million views and 575k shares.
Senior Production Manager at Full Story Films
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Managed production; highlights: network rebrand for TheBlazeTV; ideated a digital short with 28M+ views; delivered motion graphics and post-production for broadcast, documentary, and commercial projects.
Motion Graphic Artist at TheBlaze
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Highlights: network rebrand for TheBlazeTV; ideated a digital short with 28M+ views; delivered motion graphics and post-production for broadcast, documentary, and commercial projects.

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services