I’m Justin Fay, an Emmy and Webby award-winning senior video editor and creative director with more than 20 years of experience turning complex stories into compelling, human-centered films. For nearly two decades, I’ve created documentary and impact-driven storytelling for organizations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shaping stories around global issues, innovation, people, and social change. My work spans story development, editorial, sound design, music, motion graphics, color, and final delivery. I also helped shape Microsoft’s Power On: The Story of Xbox documentary series, bringing structure, pacing, emotion, and clarity to a large and complex story for a global audience. I’m strongest when I can take a complicated subject, find the human story inside it, and build a clear emotional arc around it. That makes this project especially compelling to me. The transformation of sargassum from an environmental problem into a regenerative resource is exactly the kind of story I’ve spent my career helping audiences understand and care about.

JUSTIN FAY

I’m Justin Fay, an Emmy and Webby award-winning senior video editor and creative director with more than 20 years of experience turning complex stories into compelling, human-centered films. For nearly two decades, I’ve created documentary and impact-driven storytelling for organizations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shaping stories around global issues, innovation, people, and social change. My work spans story development, editorial, sound design, music, motion graphics, color, and final delivery. I also helped shape Microsoft’s Power On: The Story of Xbox documentary series, bringing structure, pacing, emotion, and clarity to a large and complex story for a global audience. I’m strongest when I can take a complicated subject, find the human story inside it, and build a clear emotional arc around it. That makes this project especially compelling to me. The transformation of sargassum from an environmental problem into a regenerative resource is exactly the kind of story I’ve spent my career helping audiences understand and care about.

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I’m Justin Fay, an Emmy and Webby award-winning senior video editor and creative director with more than 20 years of experience turning complex stories into compelling, human-centered films.

For nearly two decades, I’ve created documentary and impact-driven storytelling for organizations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shaping stories around global issues, innovation, people, and social change. My work spans story development, editorial, sound design, music, motion graphics, color, and final delivery.

I also helped shape Microsoft’s Power On: The Story of Xbox documentary series, bringing structure, pacing, emotion, and clarity to a large and complex story for a global audience.

I’m strongest when I can take a complicated subject, find the human story inside it, and build a clear emotional arc around it. That makes this project especially compelling to me. The transformation of sargassum from an environmental problem into a regenerative resource is exactly the kind of story I’ve spent my career helping audiences understand and care about.

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Work Experience

Principle, Head of Creative & Brand Strategy at Quick 'n Brite
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led the creative and brand reinvention of a 70s-era cleaning product into a modern digital brand. Rebranded across video, packaging, email, and eComm, driving 4000% Walmart growth and $200K+ in DTC revenue in 8 months. Edited and produced brand video content in Adobe Premiere Pro, incorporating sound design and motion graphics to strengthen storytelling and conversion. Directed end-to-end brand creative strategy and supported production/post workflows with remote collaboration.
Principal, Head of Creative & Brand Strategy at Quick 'n Brite
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led the creative and brand reinvention of a 70s-era cleaning product into a modern digital brand. Directed creative across video, packaging, email, and eComm, driving 4000% growth at Walmart and $200K+ in DTC revenue within 8 months. Managed internal creative leadership (video editor, designer, social manager, copywriter) and agency partners. Built in-house content production workflows using AI tools, reducing turnaround times by 30%. Owned full-funnel creative for Meta, TikTok, Google, and YouTube while maintaining brand consistency across Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, and paid media.
President & Executive Creative Director at Jaya Productions
January 1, 2001 - Present
Founder of a creative agency producing Emmy-winning video content for global brands. Edited and directed Microsoft’s Emmy-winning Xbox docuseries, Power On, helping shape a Daytime Emmy and Webby-recognized documentary series. Produced content for clients including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Zulily, as well as enterprise brands. Led teams of 10–30+ across strategy, scripting, production, and post production. Integrated AI tools to streamline workflows, increase output, and reduce revision cycles while maintaining high creative standards under tight timelines.
Senior Editor & Director at Cesari Response TV
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
Directed and edited national DRTV campaigns featuring talent such as Billy Mays and George Foreman, supporting major product launches. Combined high-conversion storytelling with emotional resonance to help drive large-scale sales performance. Managed creative direction and editorial execution for direct-response content with an emphasis on audience engagement and measurable results.

Education

Coursework toward B.A., Philosophy at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Associate Degree, Mathematics & Philosophy at North Seattle College
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Coursework toward B.A., Philosophy at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Associate Degree, Mathematics & Philosophy at North Seattle College
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Avid Certified Editor (Keycode Media) at Keycode Media
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Coursework toward B.A., Philosophy at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Associate Degree, Mathematics & Philosophy at North Seattle College
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026

Qualifications

Avid Certified Editor
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Avid Certified Editor
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
Avid Certified Editor
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail