I'm Jeff Schmidt, a Creative Director and Video & Digital Media Strategist with decades of experience in professional video, audio, and digital media production. I co-founded Seaside Media Works, a veteran-owned media company serving small businesses, non-profits, and community organizations along Florida's Gulf Coast. I’m known for honest storytelling, strategic production, and helping brands earn trust, visibility, and sustainable growth through carefully crafted media. I focus on turning values into clear, compelling media that resonates with audiences and drives measurable results, from brand videos to testimonials, onboarding videos, and social content. I develop digital-first video strategies for websites, social platforms, and AI-driven discovery, collaborating closely with local business owners, churches, and service organizations to deliver authentic, professional media with impact.

Jeff Schmidt

I'm Jeff Schmidt, a Creative Director and Video & Digital Media Strategist with decades of experience in professional video, audio, and digital media production. I co-founded Seaside Media Works, a veteran-owned media company serving small businesses, non-profits, and community organizations along Florida's Gulf Coast. I’m known for honest storytelling, strategic production, and helping brands earn trust, visibility, and sustainable growth through carefully crafted media. I focus on turning values into clear, compelling media that resonates with audiences and drives measurable results, from brand videos to testimonials, onboarding videos, and social content. I develop digital-first video strategies for websites, social platforms, and AI-driven discovery, collaborating closely with local business owners, churches, and service organizations to deliver authentic, professional media with impact.

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I’m Jeff Schmidt, a Creative Director and Video & Digital Media Strategist with decades of experience in professional video, audio, and digital media production. I co-founded Seaside Media Works, a veteran-owned media company serving small businesses, non-profits, and community organizations along Florida’s Gulf Coast. I’m known for honest storytelling, strategic production, and helping brands earn trust, visibility, and sustainable growth through carefully crafted media.

I focus on turning values into clear, compelling media that resonates with audiences and drives measurable results, from brand videos to testimonials, onboarding videos, and social content. I develop digital-first video strategies for websites, social platforms, and AI-driven discovery, collaborating closely with local business owners, churches, and service organizations to deliver authentic, professional media with impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Seaside Media Works
January 1, 2007 - Present
• Founded and lead a full-service audio and video production company serving commercial, nonprofit, and professional clients across Virginia and Maryland. • Conceive, write, direct, and produce TV spots, social media campaigns, medical and training content, explainers, and radio advertising from concept through delivery. • Build long term relationships with premium advertisers including Live Nation, Hampton Roads Transit, Virginia Symphony, Boys & Girls Clubs, Riverside Health System, Alperin Law, AEG, major automotive groups, and financial institutions. • Oversee all business operations including budgeting, contracts, vendor relations, 1099 sta7ing, equipment purchasing, CRM, and marketing.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications at Northwest Florida State College
September 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Travel & Hospitality