I'm a direct-response video editor with 20+ years cutting short-form ads and longer-form persuasive content for social and DTC brands. I build first-frame hooks, tight pacing, captions, motion graphics, and clear CTAs optimized for conversion across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. I’ve cut high-volume paid social ad variants for Supercell's Clash Royale and Clash of Clans, run an AI-enhanced editing workflow shipping 250+ branded pieces per month, and led studio operations to enable fast turnaround and consistent brand identity. I also produce on-set content and original video podcasts, with a track record that includes a Shorty Award nomination and a Webby People's Choice Award.

Aaron Schumann

I'm a direct-response video editor with 20+ years cutting short-form ads and longer-form persuasive content for social and DTC brands. I build first-frame hooks, tight pacing, captions, motion graphics, and clear CTAs optimized for conversion across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. I’ve cut high-volume paid social ad variants for Supercell's Clash Royale and Clash of Clans, run an AI-enhanced editing workflow shipping 250+ branded pieces per month, and led studio operations to enable fast turnaround and consistent brand identity. I also produce on-set content and original video podcasts, with a track record that includes a Shorty Award nomination and a Webby People's Choice Award.

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I’m a direct-response video editor with 20+ years cutting short-form ads and longer-form persuasive content for social and DTC brands. I build first-frame hooks, tight pacing, captions, motion graphics, and clear CTAs optimized for conversion across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

I’ve cut high-volume paid social ad variants for Supercell’s Clash Royale and Clash of Clans, run an AI-enhanced editing workflow shipping 250+ branded pieces per month, and led studio operations to enable fast turnaround and consistent brand identity. I also produce on-set content and original video podcasts, with a track record that includes a Shorty Award nomination and a Webby People’s Choice Award.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Studio Director at Neato
June 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Studio Director overseeing multi-format content production and live-event broadcasting; provided real-time creative direction in a fast-paced control-room environment; scaled operations to support rapid content production across paid social, organic, and brand campaigns; involvement in the Sneaks Showdown multi-cam live broadcast.
Producer at Allied Esports, HyperX Arena Las Vegas
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Producer delivering content for esports brand campaigns; coordinating shoots, editing, and delivery across paid social and brand initiatives; supported event production in HyperX Arena Las Vegas.
Video Editor at Eyestorm
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Cut high-volume multi-format paid social ad variants for Clash Royale and Clash of Clans; engineered retention through hooks, density middles, sound-off legibility, and platform-native pacing; tested variants across hook formats, durations, ad copy, and CTAs to optimize conversions; delivered platform-ready formats for YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
Senior Video Producer at Superhero Productions LLC
January 1, 2017 - Present
Senior Video Producer responsible for direct-response video editing workflows across paid social, organic, and brand campaigns. Built first-frame hooks, density middles, and platform-native pacing; created captions and motion graphics; delivered conversion-focused storytelling across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Managed high-volume output (250+ branded pieces per month) using an AI-enhanced workflow and organized deliverables through Frame.io and Asana; produced Heroes on Set and led studio operations contributing to growth-stage success and an Inc. 5000 ranking. Earned a Shorty Award nomination for Clash Royale campaign work with Eyestorm.
Content Producer at Cross-Cultural Solutions
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Solo field producer and videographer across 8 countries: Tanzania, China, India, Brazil, Thailand, Cuba, Guatemala, Peru. Earned the 2008 Webby People's Choice Award. Produced documentary-style and promotional content to support program outreach.

Education

B.S. in Film Production at Drexel University
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026

Qualifications

Asana Certified Workflow Specialist
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services