Hi, I'm Christopher Richmond, a freelance video editor and creative video strategist with over 13 years of experience crafting story-driven content for YouTube, social media, and various digital platforms. I specialize in creating engaging videos that optimize audience retention, discoverability, and conversion, while aligning creative vision with data insights. I love collaborating with teams and clients to bring compelling stories to life that connect with mission-driven brands and campaigns. With a strong background in motion graphics and rapid-turnaround editing, I've had the pleasure of producing impactful content ranging from short-form social videos to educational and policy-driven projects. I am passionate about storytelling and always eager to help clients achieve measurable engagement with creative, eye-catching video content.

Christopher Richmond

Hi, I'm Christopher Richmond, a freelance video editor and creative video strategist with over 13 years of experience crafting story-driven content for YouTube, social media, and various digital platforms. I specialize in creating engaging videos that optimize audience retention, discoverability, and conversion, while aligning creative vision with data insights. I love collaborating with teams and clients to bring compelling stories to life that connect with mission-driven brands and campaigns. With a strong background in motion graphics and rapid-turnaround editing, I've had the pleasure of producing impactful content ranging from short-form social videos to educational and policy-driven projects. I am passionate about storytelling and always eager to help clients achieve measurable engagement with creative, eye-catching video content.

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Hi, I’m Christopher Richmond, a freelance video editor and creative video strategist with over 13 years of experience crafting story-driven content for YouTube, social media, and various digital platforms. I specialize in creating engaging videos that optimize audience retention, discoverability, and conversion, while aligning creative vision with data insights. I love collaborating with teams and clients to bring compelling stories to life that connect with mission-driven brands and campaigns.

With a strong background in motion graphics and rapid-turnaround editing, I’ve had the pleasure of producing impactful content ranging from short-form social videos to educational and policy-driven projects. I am passionate about storytelling and always eager to help clients achieve measurable engagement with creative, eye-catching video content.

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Language

German
Advanced

Work Experience

Partner at BCPR Media
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and executed YouTube-first video content strategies, producing over 25 rapid-response Shorts which earned 225K+ views and 1,500+ subscribers within 3 weeks. Created user-generated content style and influencer-led videos optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, using strong hooks, captions, and calls to action to drive clicks and conversions. Designed thumbnails and on-screen text to maximize click-through rates and engagement. Collaborated cross-functionally with strategists and clients to align creative outputs with audience intent and campaign KPIs.
Communications Director at Opportunity For All Floridians
December 31, 2024 - July 13, 2025
Produced over 200 paid social ad campaigns including video and static formats, driving more than 100K conversions and 10M+ impressions across Meta, YouTube, and programmatic platforms. Created motion-graphic explainers and policy videos tailored to key voter demographics, combining storytelling with conversion psychology. Managed end-to-end production workflows including scripting, storyboarding, editing, and optimization. Refined creative using platform analytics such as click-through rates and engagement to scale top-performing ad variants.
Executive Director at Miami-Dade Democratic Party
December 31, 2020 - July 13, 2025
Produced and edited multilingual voter education videos distributed on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, generating over 1M impressions and thousands of clicks. Led video content production for digital fundraising and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) campaigns, aligning creative with voter behavior and campaign deadlines. Designed and tested performance-driven video variants to improve engagement and donation rates. Edited content in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, ensuring high-quality and mission-aligned output.
Freelance Consultant at Encompass Video
December 31, 2020 - July 13, 2025
Edited and produced over 200 educational videos that translated complex topics into accessible, audience-centered stories. Created content for civic and educational initiatives using motion graphics to enhance understanding of key concepts. Delivered video content aligned with client missions and optimized for digital audiences.
Video Editor & Digital Designer at Hillmann & Carr Inc.
December 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025
Edited educational and informational video content for high-profile clients including the Smithsonian Institution and the Library of Congress, ensuring engaging storytelling for diverse audiences. Collaborated with creative teams to produce videos aligned with public education objectives. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite tools for high-quality post-production.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at American University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Bachelor of Arts at Earlham College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000

Qualifications

Emmy Award — National Capital Region, “All the Wonks Are Talking” TV Commercial for American University
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001
TIVA Peer Awards — Bronze, Birthplace of Country Music Museum
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001
SEMC Technology Competition — Silver, “Making Music Gallery” Gallery Installation
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001
Telly Awards — Bronze, “The Unbroken Circle” Immersive Theater at Birthplace of Country Music Museum
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001
Telly Awards — Silver, “The Search for Justice” 3-screen production on Oklahoma City Bombers
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001
Peer Awards — Gold, “Bound to Bristol” Orientation Film for Birthplace of Country Music Museum
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Education, Professional Services