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Hi, I’m Chad Early, a passionate and highly accomplished marketing professional with over 10 years of agency experience. I specialize in digital marketing campaigns and content creation, collaborating with television, digital and streaming networks to craft compelling brand storytelling and advertising that connects with audiences. Having worked with amazing teams and big-name clients, I love bringing projects to life through creative video production and innovative marketing strategies.
I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and delivering high-quality content that drives impact. Whether leading teams, consulting clients, or leveraging new digital trends, my goal is always to create meaningful experiences that increase brand awareness and engagement. Let’s create something great together!
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Marketing Creative Director - Manager of Creative Services at Texas Children’s Hospital
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed designers, art directors, marketing content writers, and video/photography teams to deliver a comprehensive creative and marketing strategy. Oversaw branding, identity, and creative content for internal, marketing, public relations, and philanthropic goals. Integrated cutting-edge technologies and AI-driven creative solutions to enhance brand narrative and engagement. Implemented narrative-driven content strategy to communicate complex medical information across multiple platforms. Executed long-form brand storytelling initiatives enhancing brand narrative and audience engagement.
Senior Creative Editor - Creative Studios at Known Advertising Agency
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Promoted to Senior Editor after 10 years as a vendor, managing creative video editorial for clients including Showtime Sports and Amazon Audible. Directed branding, identity, and video content execution while consulting clients for strategic marketing needs. Collaborated with data and strategy teams to develop campaign creative approaches and media briefs. Created compelling multichannel storytelling for global brands and supported executives and C-Suite individuals.
Creative Director - Brand Engagement at Eaterclub
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025Led creative efforts for a fast-paced startup managing designers, web developers, and social media managers. Produced over 1,000 pieces of social content, designed pitch decks for investors, and developed email and SEM campaigns contributing to upstream and downstream marketing. Increased social media followers significantly and developed performance marketing workflows reducing budgets by 50%.
Producer / Editor - Creative Marketing services at Stun Creative
December 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Led creative video marketing teams for national campaigns across A/V, design, and motion graphics. Managed client projects including NFL, Masterclass, and Fandango, overseeing workflow and resource allocation. Developed video production workflows, team communication strategies, and training for editorial procedures. Delivered thousands of marketing materials for NFL media and contributed to core curriculum development for MasterClass.
Producer/ Editor at Freelance
December 31, 2015 - July 28, 2025Produced and edited various marketing campaigns, reality shows, and streaming shows. Led an editorial team for a daily video series for Pepsico during Super Bowl 48, edited the reality series Wild West Alaska, and developed post production procedures for AT&T's Summer Break digital reality series. Managed project budgets and improved reality show pitch processes while serving as project manager on multiple productions.
Marketing Creative Director - Manager of Creative Services at Texas Children’s Hospital
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed and expanded management of creative teams including designers, art directors, marketing content writers, and video/photography teams, overseeing branding, identity, and marketing content strategies. Championed innovation by integrating cutting-edge technologies and AI creative solutions to enhance brand narrative. Developed HIPAA-compliant narrative-driven content strategies communicated across video, social media, print, and blogs to support patient and physician demographics. Planned long-form brand storytelling initiatives to enhance brand narrative and audience engagement aligned with organizational goals.
Senior Creative Editor - Creative Studios at Known Advertising Agency
January 1, 2023 - July 28, 2025Promoted to Senior Editor for overseeing creative video editorial for high-profile clients like Showtime Sports and Amazon Audible. Managed day-to-day execution of creative advertising content across branding and identity, aligning with strategic client needs and budgets. Partnered with data strategy teams to develop creative approaches for marketing campaigns and delivered pitches and proposals. Collaborated cross-functionally with print, design, and audio teams to execute cohesive 360-degree campaigns and multichannel storytelling for global brands.
Creative Director - Brand engagement at Eaterclub
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025Led creative operations for a startup managing designers, web developers, and social media managers, producing over 1,000 social content pieces. Increased social media engagement notably on Instagram and Twitter. Designed email marketing and SEM campaigns contributing to comprehensive marketing initiatives. Developed video workflow strategies optimizing performance marketing and reducing budget requirements by 50%. Collaborated with brands on content creation to maximize ROI.
Producer / Editor - Creative Marketing services at Stun Creative
December 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Directed creative video marketing teams for national campaigns involving A/V, design, and motion graphics. Managed workflows and resource allocation for clients like NFL, Masterclass, and Fandango. Developed internal strategies for video production, cross-department communications, and training of creative staff. Delivered thousands of customized marketing assets to NFL media for broadcast and social media. Helped create educational video content for MasterClass and integrated multiple creative disciplines for marketing initiatives.
Producer/ Editor at Freelance
December 31, 2015 - July 28, 2025Produced and edited marketing campaigns, reality, and streaming shows, leading editorial teams for Pepsico's SuperBowl 48 campaign. Worked as editor for Animal Planet’s reality series Wild West Alaska. Designed post-production procedures for AT&T digital reality series Summer Break over four seasons. Managed project budgets and contributed to pitch process improvements. Served as project manager on multiple video productions.
Senior Creative Editor at Known Advertising Agency
January 1, 2020 - PresentPromoted to Senior Editor while working virtually following a record of achievement in marketing roles over 10 years of exemplary service as a vendor to hundreds of brands. Responsible for creative video editorial on Showtime Sports and Amazon Audible accounts, increasing efficiency and margins year over year. Collaborated and communicated routinely with Print, Design, and Audio creatives on cohesive 360-degree marketing campaigns. Directed day-to-day execution of branding, identity, and creative advertising video content, supporting client needs and adhering to calendars to ensure impactful, on-budget campaigns. Collaborated with data and strategy teams on campaign creative approach and development plans, media briefs, stakeholder needs to ensure client satisfaction. Ideated, pitched, and executed multichannel storytelling for global brands and worked closely with clients, executives, and C-Suite individuals.
Creative Director - Brand Engagement at Eaterclub
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025Led creative for a food service startup, managing designers, web developers, and social media managers. Created 1,000 pieces of engaging social content with minimal resources. Designed pitch decks for investors, developed video and social content workflows for remote teams, and partnered with food and beverage brands to create low-budget, high-ROI content. Increased social media engagement significantly, including over 80k Instagram followers. Developed performance marketing video workflows resulting in 50% budget reduction.
Producer / Editor - Creative Marketing Services at Stun Creative
December 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Led creative video marketing teams on national campaigns involving audio/visual, design, and motion graphics departments. Oversaw workflow management and resource allocation for clients like NFL, Masterclass, and Fandango. Developed internal strategy for video production workflows, team communication, and cross-department coordination. Evaluated creative technologies and facilitated training/coaching for Assistant Editors and freelancers. Managed delivery of thousands of marketing materials to NFL Media for on-air and social distribution. Integrated video production, design, motion graphics, and photography for marketing campaigns.
Producer/ Editor at Freelance
December 31, 2015 - July 28, 2025Produced and edited marketing campaigns, reality shows, and streaming shows. Led a team of editors for a daily video series for PepsiCo surrounding Super Bowl 48. Served as second season editor for the reality series Wild West Alaska on Animal Planet. Designed and developed post-production procedures for AT&T digital reality series Summer Break running four seasons. Assessed project budgets, contributed to process improvement for reality show pitches, and served as Project Manager on multiple video productions.
Editor at Stun Creative/Buster Design
December 31, 2013 - July 28, 2025Worked as an editor contributing to video content production during the period.
Education
Masters in Business Administration at C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026Bachelor of Arts at Purdue University, IN
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Bachelor of Arts at Purdue University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007Qualifications
Certificate courses in Marketing
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Certificate courses in After Effects, Photoshop, and 3D modeling
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025Certificate courses in Marketing
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Certificate courses in After Effects, Photoshop, and 3d modeling
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025Certificate courses in Marketing
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Certificate courses in After Effects, Photoshop, and 3D modeling
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025Industry Experience
Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
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