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I'm Sanford Jackson, a post-production and video production leader with a decade of experience editing branded, social-first content at scale. I guide end-to-end workflows, oversee contractors, mix sound, and design motion graphics for clients while leading scripting, storyboarding, and on-set direction. I’ve built and executed video strategies for SaaS, events, and broadcast media, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compelling stories on time and on budget. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who partners with executives, marketing, and design teams to craft resonant, technically excellent videos that drive growth—my work has helped brands grow their audiences by as much as 180% in six months. I also mentor teams, coach on-camera performances, and thrive in fast-paced environments delivering high-quality, story-driven content.…I'm Sanford Jackson, a post-production and video production leader with a decade of experience editing branded, social-first content at scale. I guide end-to-end workflows, oversee contractors, mix sound, and design motion graphics for clients while leading scripting, storyboarding, and on-set direction. I’ve built and executed video strategies for SaaS, events, and broadcast media, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compelling stories on time and on budget. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who partners with executives, marketing, and design teams to craft resonant, technically excellent videos that drive growth—my work has helped brands grow their audiences by as much as 180% in six months. I also mentor teams, coach on-camera performances, and thrive in fast-paced environments delivering high-quality, story-driven content.

Sanford Jackson

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I'm Sanford Jackson, a post-production and video production leader with a decade of experience editing branded, social-first content at scale. I guide end-to-end workflows, oversee contractors, mix sound, and design motion graphics for clients while leading scripting, storyboarding, and on-set direction. I’ve built and executed video strategies for SaaS, events, and broadcast media, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compelling stories on time and on budget. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who partners with executives, marketing, and design teams to craft resonant, technically excellent videos that drive growth—my work has helped brands grow their audiences by as much as 180% in six months. I also mentor teams, coach on-camera performances, and thrive in fast-paced environments delivering high-quality, story-driven content.…I'm Sanford Jackson, a post-production and video production leader with a decade of experience editing branded, social-first content at scale. I guide end-to-end workflows, oversee contractors, mix sound, and design motion graphics for clients while leading scripting, storyboarding, and on-set direction. I’ve built and executed video strategies for SaaS, events, and broadcast media, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compelling stories on time and on budget. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who partners with executives, marketing, and design teams to craft resonant, technically excellent videos that drive growth—my work has helped brands grow their audiences by as much as 180% in six months. I also mentor teams, coach on-camera performances, and thrive in fast-paced environments delivering high-quality, story-driven content.

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I’m Sanford Jackson, a post-production and video production leader with a decade of experience editing branded, social-first content at scale. I guide end-to-end workflows, oversee contractors, mix sound, and design motion graphics for clients while leading scripting, storyboarding, and on-set direction. I’ve built and executed video strategies for SaaS, events, and broadcast media, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compelling stories on time and on budget.

I’m a collaborative problem-solver who partners with executives, marketing, and design teams to craft resonant, technically excellent videos that drive growth—my work has helped brands grow their audiences by as much as 180% in six months. I also mentor teams, coach on-camera performances, and thrive in fast-paced environments delivering high-quality, story-driven content.

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Work Experience

Video Producer at Sanford Jackson Productions

January 1, 2014 - Present

Leads post production workflow, supervises contractors, mixes sound and designs motion graphics for clients. Leads end-to-end video creative strategy for clients in SaaS, events, and broadcast media - including scripting concept designing, storyboard production, assembling and leading physical and post production teams. Appears on-camera and directs on-camera talent to communicate technical media off script and with teleprompter. Creative collaboration with executive, marketing, and design teams - proven track record of growing customer bases up to 180% within six months. For more, see my reel.

Senior Live-Action Director at Madecraft

September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025

Scaled video and photography content output by 250% through AI implemented media-management workflow, tracking milestones, optimizing lighting/audio systems, and standardizing documentation processes. Led all aspects of studio production department including on set direction, media-management procedure, and multi-camera direction for courses featuring Fortune 500 executives in law, tech, and finance. Guided subject-matter experts and thought leaders in crafting story-driven lessons from research data as well as guiding excellent on-camera performances. Supported post-production team with editorial review, building string-outs, motion graphics design, and narrative structure across serialized video learning assets.

Production Lead at Crowd Kamala Harris for President

September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Led teams of campaign advance associates in producing crowd operations including security checkpoint procedures, egress design, ADA accommodations, emergency vehicle routes, and shuttle services. Managed real-time collaboration between advance teams, local law enforcement, and national campaign staff during high-pressure event rollouts. Developed site schematics, flow diagrams, and routing maps using Illustrator and GIS tools to inform event setup and crowd navigation.

Video Producer, Project Manager at Timeshift Media

December 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

Partnered with marketing and engineering teams to align video creative with brand tone and UX goals, increasing subscriber engagement. Scheduled, staffed and coordinated production strategy for video production workflows in studio, live, and remote across both the Yoga Anytime and Pilates Anytime platforms. Directed remote live-stream workflows with instructors internationally using VMix, OBS, and Zoom to deliver content on multi-platform experiences.

Video Production Coordinator at 2 Market Media

October 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020

Coordinated video production specifications, contributed to video strategy, and organized budgetary and payroll documentation between vendors and clients. Managed database of video production crew; staffing cinematographers, sound engineers, and other media personnel to productions where needed across continental US.

Studio Coordinator at Gensler

June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019

Liaised between directors and project teams in organizing and managing schedules, tracking budgets, and coordinating travel for studio leadership. Produced internal video communications and leadership development content for executive stakeholders. Led employee onboarding, implemented workflow improvements and assisted in studio brand design.

Production Coordinator at Ray Bloch Productions

February 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018

Oversaw digital marketing campaigns, guest registration experience for events, and coordinated video and print content production. Staffed production crews, tracked delivery of assets, coordinated and maintained production documentation, as well as coordinated and monitored set construction for live event productions. Assisted with budget producing, expense tracking, and creative proposals.

Talent Coordinator at One Foot Productions

September 1, 2013 - February 1, 2018

Negotiated talent contracts, fulfilled riders, backlines, stage plots, permits, and credentials for VIP guests and talent for projects including the Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Video Music Awards, NBA All Star Game, and the Tony Awards. Managed and assimilated a staff of production associates in directing ground movements of fleets of hundreds of vehicles for in and outbound motorcades.

Advance Associate at Bernie Sanders’ Presidential Campaign

January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016

Supervised production teams in construction of stage, press risers, and venue decor; Coordinated, organized, and distributed press credentials for attending media personnel; Led volunteer staff through distributed roles including crowd control, attendee e-mail collection and motorcade driving.

Set Production Assistant at Netflix

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Managed inventory and allocation of two hundred walkie-talkie radios amongst set personnel on soundstages and location production for Marvel’s Luke Cage. Assisted talent and producers in facilitating creative needs, print jobs, and meal runs. Acted as 2nd unit Key PA leading staff PAs - assigned tasks to set PAs, coordinated meal breaks, and oversaw security of vulnerable equipment.

Sr Video Director at Madecraft

September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025

Scaled video and photography content output by 250% through AI-enabled media-management workflow, milestone tracking, lighting/audio optimization, and standardized documentation. Led all aspects of the studio production department including on-set direction, media-management procedures, and multi-camera direction for courses featuring Fortune 500 executives in law, tech, and finance. Guided subject-matter experts in crafting story-driven lessons from research data and coached on-camera performances. Supported post-production with editorial review, string-outs, motion graphics, and narrative structure across serialized video learning assets.