Hi, I'm Hilary Ott, a creative and mission-driven media leader with over 15 years of experience in digital production, storytelling, and content strategy. I love leading teams, managing workflows, and producing compelling audio and video content that drives engagement and supports advocacy goals. I’ve had the privilege to work on national storytelling campaigns supporting veteran mental health and suicide prevention, collaborate with diverse teams, and create impactful multimedia content across various platforms. I'm passionate about using my skills to tell meaningful stories and make a positive difference.…

Hilary Ott

Hi, I'm Hilary Ott, a creative and mission-driven media leader with over 15 years of experience in digital production, storytelling, and content strategy. I love leading teams, managing workflows, and producing compelling audio and video content that drives engagement and supports advocacy goals. I’ve had the privilege to work on national storytelling campaigns supporting veteran mental health and suicide prevention, collaborate with diverse teams, and create impactful multimedia content across various platforms. I'm passionate about using my skills to tell meaningful stories and make a positive difference.…

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Hi, I’m Hilary Ott, a creative and mission-driven media leader with over 15 years of experience in digital production, storytelling, and content strategy. I love leading teams, managing workflows, and producing compelling audio and video content that drives engagement and supports advocacy goals.

I’ve had the privilege to work on national storytelling campaigns supporting veteran mental health and suicide prevention, collaborate with diverse teams, and create impactful multimedia content across various platforms. I’m passionate about using my skills to tell meaningful stories and make a positive difference.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Visual Media Specialist at The American Legion
June 1, 2022 - June 15, 2024
Led end-to-end multimedia production for national storytelling campaigns supporting veteran mental health, legislative efforts, and suicide prevention. Assisted in producing episodes of the Tango Alpha Lima podcast in collaboration with internal hosts and guests. Produced and directed interviews, PSAs, short films, and digital-first visual stories that increased engagement and advocacy. Oversaw video, audio, and photography strategy across internal and external platforms including social media, website, and magazine. Collaborated cross-functionally with various departments, partners, and public figures to create professional multimedia content. Managed budgets, travel, gear procurement, and teams for domestic and field productions. Built scalable workflows for a large digital asset library that streamlined content delivery.
Creative Director at Freelance
April 1, 2010 - June 14, 2024
- Directed full-cycle creative projects including brand storytelling, docu-style short films, and content marketing for nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. - Managed teams of freelancers and production crews for field shoots and post-production workflows. Led client strategy development, content planning, and campaign execution. - Delivered multi-platform visual storytelling including short-form vertical content, cinematic interviews, and b-roll-rich narratives.

Education

B.S. at Indiana University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
A.S. at Vincennes University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Government